Social Skills
Define "social skills"
What is "The skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally through gestures, body language, and our personal appearance" ?
This type of communication is where you don't speak up and you people please
What is passive?
This is the phrase which describes how it's not about how many friends you have, it's about the ones that are genuine and are there for you
What is "Quality over quantity?"
List some examples of social activities you can do in the Rec Hall
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- Board games
- Card games
- Sports
- Special events
What is your favorite video game?
Answers will vary
These questions are where the person can have a continuous conversation/continuous response
What are open-ended questions?
This is the type of communication where you are controlling and are you using "you" statements
What is aggressive?
This type of person is shy, quiet, and enjoys being alone
What is an introvert?
List some examples of recreational activities that an introvert would participate in
Solo activities:
- Video games
- Reading
- Listening to music
What worries you most about going away to college?
Answers will vary
These questions are where the person answers with 'yes' or 'no'
What are close-ended questions?
This is the type of communication where you speak up and communicate clearly to stand up for yourself
What is assertive?
This type of person is outgoing, enjoys being around others, and likes to talk to others
What is an extrovert?
List some examples of recreational activities that an extrovert would participate in
- Games
- Sports
- Parties
Name of the dogs at The Banyan Tree?
Ollie, Baxter, Archie
Give some examples of social skills
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- Active listening
- Not interrupting others
- Appropriate conversation topics
- Body language
- Personal space
& the list goes on
What is a compromise?
This is the term for someone who has the qualities of both an introvert and an extrovert
What is an ambivert?
Explain how participating in recreational activities can benefit us
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- We can make new friends
- We can learn new skills, games, or interests
- We can challenge ourselves and grow
- Our overall wellness is improved
What do you need to learn to do before going away to college?
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Drive
Laundry
Cook
Make appointments
Answers will vary
Explain some ways that we can come to a compromise
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- Actively listen to the other person's thoughts
- Be open-minded
- Take turns sharing thoughts
- Share your benefits and emotions
Explain some ways that we can make friends
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- participating in recreational activities
- trying new activities or groups with others
- conversations
List some examples of social recreational activities
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- Party games
- Events/Parties
- Going out to eat with others
- Shopping
- Getting to know others
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
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