Relationship Building
What is one way you can show someone you are listening to them?
Look at them, listen without interrupting, or respond to what they say.
What is a boundary?
A limit that helps us feel comfortable, respected, and safe.
What does self-esteem mean?
How you think and feel about yourself and your worth.
When you have a problem, should you only focus on what went wrong or also think about what you can do next?
Think about what you can do next.
Name one healthy coping skill.
Deep breathing, drawing, music, exercise, talking to someone, journaling, etc.
What is something a good friend might do when you are having a bad day?
Listen, check on you, comfort you, or offer support.
Someone wants to hug you, but you don't want a hug. What can you say?
“No thank you,” “I don't want a hug,” or “I'd rather have a high five.”
Name one thing you can say to yourself when you make a mistake.
“Mistakes help me learn,” “I can try again,” or another positive statement.
Name one person you could ask for help when you have a problem.
Parent/caregiver, teacher, counselor, trusted adult, friend, etc.
What breathing technique can help your body calm down when you are upset?
Slow, deep breathing.
Name two qualities of a healthy friendship.
Respect, trust, honesty, kindness, support, or communication.
True or false: It is okay to say “no” when something makes you uncomfortable.
True.
True or false: You have to be good at everything to feel proud of yourself.
False. Everyone has different strengths and things they are still learning.
You tried to solve a problem and your first idea didn't work. What could you do?
Try another solution, ask for help, or think about what could be changed.
You are getting angry during an argument. Name two coping skills you could use before responding.
Take a break, deep breathe, count, use positive self-talk, get space, etc.
Your friend does something that hurts your feelings. What is a healthy way to handle it?
Calmly tell them how you feel and talk about what happened.
A friend keeps taking your things without asking. What boundary could you set?
“Please ask me before you use my things.”
What is one way comparing yourself to other people can affect your self-esteem?
It can make you focus on what you think you lack instead of recognizing your own strengths.
What does it mean to focus on something that is “in your control”?
Focusing on your own choices, actions, words, and responses rather than things you cannot change.
What is the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy coping helps manage emotions without hurting yourself, others, or creating more problems.
What should you do if a friendship constantly makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or badly about yourself?
Talk to a trusted adult, set boundaries, and consider taking space from the relationship.
Someone continues crossing your boundary after you have clearly told them to stop. What could you do next?
Move away, repeat the boundary, get help, or tell a trusted adult.
Change this negative thought into a more helpful thought: “I’m terrible at this, so I should just give up.”
“This is difficult, but I can keep practicing and ask for help.”
You rate your problem as an 8 out of 10 today. What is a solution-focused question you could ask yourself to help move it to a 7?
“What is one small thing I could do to make this situation a little better?”
You're overwhelmed, your heart is racing, and you can't stop thinking about the problem. Name three things you could do to help regulate yourself.
Examples: deep breathing, grounding, taking a break, talking to someone, mindfulness, movement, or listening to calming music.