Yellow Zone

What is the Yellow Zone?

The Yellow Zone is also used to describe a heightened state of alertness and elevated emotions; however, one has some control when they are in the Yellow Zone. A person may be experiencing stress, frustration, anxiety, excitement, silliness, the wiggles, or nervousness when in the Yellow Zone.

How might your child behave in the Yellow Zone?

• Avoiding situations
• Avoiding social settings
• Biting nails
• Sleeping issues
• Tearful
• Struggling to concentrate
• Hyper-vigilant

 What coping strategies do we implement in school?

• Breathing strategies
• Meditation

What strategies can you use at home?

• Breathing techniques
• Take time out
• Relaxing exercises e.g. yoga/ stretches
• Meditation
• Keep a journal
• Make a worry monster
• Listening to calming music