1. By: Jenna Simakauskas & Cate Bisson
Self-Calming
By: Jenna Simakauskas & Cate Bisson

2. Anger/Anxiety When we experience anger or anxiety we feel: Physically:
Panic, frustration, loss of control, lack of power, stress, confusion, fear, helplessness, worry, paranoia
Physically:
Increased heart rate
Perspiration
Increased blood flow to your brain and muscles
Receive adrenaline rush (more energy, increase in strength/speed)

3. Why Should we Use Self-Calming Techniques?
Stress hormone activity is reduced
Heart rate decreases
Blood pressure drops/stabilizes
Muscles relax
Concentration and mood improves
Confidence to handle problems is increased
Breathing slows down

4. Why Our Individuals Need Our Help!
Fight or Flight
Everyone is an enemy!
Effects of Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Autism, Down Syndrome, etc.
We are important!!!!!

5. Self-Calming Techniques
The number one way to relax is to breathe
Taking slow, deep breaths
Decreases heart rate
Lowers blood pressure
Detoxifies and Releases Toxins
Relaxes the mind and body

6. What Self-Calming Techniques Have you used?
Taking Walks
Puzzles
Ball Exercises
Kinetic Sand
Sensory/Fidget Items
Weighted Blanket
Stress Balls
Rice Table
Sorting Items
Coloring/Drawing
Journaling
Talking
Hand Massages
Quiet Area
Music
Books/Magazines
Cleaning
Social Stories

7. Remember to think of each person as an individual
What We Can Do Right Now
Remember to think of each person as an individual
ROLE MODEL!