The visuals linked below explain what we can do to show that we are calm. There are versions with and without checkboxes. The version with checkboxes can be used as part of a reward system (e.g., if the person can check off all the boxes, they get a reward). The boxes also help to walk the user through the visual.
How to show I am calm, lighter skin
How to show I am calm, darker skin
How to show I am calm – checkboxes, lighter skin
How to show I am calm – checkboxes, darker skin
What does it mean when someone says to calm down? We can calm down and show that we are calm by:
- Sitting down
- Putting our hands on our lap
- Taking deep breaths
- Using our words
- Using a quiet voice
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