Responsibility v Excuses/Bad Habits
What is the definition of Responsibility?
It broadly means being accountable for your actions, fulfilling your obligations, and making dependable choices while accepting the consequences of your decisions. ( Giving a simple version of this suffices.)
Why does conflict happen in a relationship? ( 20 per correct answer, limit is 5)
Misunderstandings, Hurt Feelings, Competition, Broken Promises, Excluding Someone, Anger, Different Expectations.
On the Anger Volcano, what is on top of volcano. (Remember: it goes in reverse)
It is the Immediate Reaction, which of course, Anger.
What type of Breathing can calm you down? ( Give the instructions too.)
Square Breathing, breathe in for four sec, hold for four, breathe out for four, exhale for four.
We clean up and review what we had talked about during the session.
" I was talking during the directions, so I missed what to do." Is that taking responsibility? Or making an Excuse?
It's taking responsibility.
What is step number one after getting into an argument with someone you care about?
Cooling down, calming down, taking a break, avoiding saying anything immediately ( any of these answers will work).
How many layers do our emotions have?
Trick Question: there's no limit to how many layers can be hidden behind our emotions
What are two common coping skills that everyone does?
Sleep and Eating ( they say it all the time.)
Who's the Oldest in the group of boys?
Say Answer Out Loud. ( There are technically two answers)
What's an example of a bad habit? List at least four.
Peeling skin off, eating excessive junk food, oversleeping, undersleeping, listening to music full blast, speaking all the time loudly, and constantly interrupting, saying inappropriate stuff at the wrong time, etc.
What's the formula for apologizing without pinning the blame on the other person?
I felt ____ which mad me do ____ . I'm sorry"
All of our psychological feelings in our brain are caused by what level? ( Hint: It's related to a certain turn of phrase: The ___ of all problems.)
The Root Level, any wording close to it will be counted.
Walk away, break it down into smaller steps, take a break, ask someone else for help.
When should we be wrapping up Boy's Group by?
6:45 pm is when we try to wrap up the activity
How long does it take to break a good habit?
A Singular Day
When is a relationship worth repairing?
One-time mistakes, Misunderstandings, Honest Apologies, Change, both people want to improve.
Is Anger tied to other emotions aside from itself?
Yes. Most emotions are usually tied to several other emotions and factors.
You got really mad at your Parents or Friends for some way they have wronged you! Your body is heating up and your face feels like it's boiling, what coping skills can be used here?
Cool down, take a cold shower, splash yourself with water, drink cold water.
What is the Number one thing Mr.Zachary does not like above all else happening in the Boys' Group?
Boy's acting nonchalantly, not respecting the boundaries of others, and using derogatory words against others. ( Any of these answers are accepted)
How many days does it take to form a good habit?
60-90 days. Being generous with the time gap there.
When is a relationship not worth repairing? Give 4 appropriate answers
Repeated Bullying, Repeated Lying, Constant Hate/Disrespect, Physical Agression, No accountability or responsibility, the person intentionally hurts others.
Should you avoid emotions like Anger, Sadness, Stress, Anxiety, etc, all together?
No, while it may feel easier to do so, those feelings never go away; we need them for survival skills. But it doesn't mean we need to feel them all the time either. (Multi-layered Question)
Mrs.Brandy likes to use a specific coping skills , do you know what it is ?
Two Answers: rubbing your nails or hand combing your hairs.
What is Mr.Zachary's favorite video game mascot?
SONIC . ( duh)