âAre you in your High Zone, your Low Zone, or your OK Zone?â
âWhat is a Resource that makes you feel strong or safe?â
âWhat do you feel when that happens?â
âIs there something different you can do right now?â
I focused on learning the Arabic translation of these phrases (and others like them) for the Middle East Council of Churchâs (MECC) âStrong Kids / Strong Emotionsâ trauma resiliency program during much of my Winter 2020 COVID lockdown.
We use these phrases a lot.
That might seem like odd conversation to be having with elementary-age kids, but these are the conversations that help them learn the skills to become emotionally resilient during tough times.