Socially-Wise Training: Design a Skill 4/24/2018 PaTTAN East

Design a Skill: Relaxation 

1. Definition of Relaxation: 

• to be calm, still, "to be chill, "go with the flow"
• a moment where you time yourself out for a personal reason (stress, anxiety, etc.)
• peacefulness
• to unwind

2. Rationales (Benefits of using the skill)

• to cope with stressful situations
• help to focus on school work
• remain calm when anxiety begins
• help sleep better

3. Situation where the skill could be used: 

• before a test or presentation
• when becoming angry
• when you become frustrated with peers or adults
• need a break from an activity
• when anxious

4. Skill Steps: 

S: Sound is calming
E: Expression is Neutral 
E: Eye Contact is Neutral 

R: Remain Calm
E: Express the need for a break 
S: Stay or Go
T: Take slow, deep breaths.