We talked about how important our feelings are and how trusted adults can be there to confide in when we want to talk or when we need help. Let’s discuss the steps we should always take to ensure that we will make good decisions and be safe. The steps are STOP, THINK, and ACT. 

     What does this mean?

     The first step is STOP. With this, I mean that we should all take a deep breath. A deep breath is when you take in air through your nose and hold it in your lungs for a count of 3 and then let it out through your mouth for a count of 3. Why is breathing the first step? (let kids discuss)