Who Am I?
When I was young, my family likely influenced me the most, but as a teenager these people started having more influence.
Who are my peers/friends?
This is the word for the things that I want for myself and the things that I strive for in my social, academic and personal life.
What are goals?
This the set of things I can practice when I'm feeling stressed out and need to calm down.
What are coping skills?
The important practice of taking time to nurture yourself - body and mind - is often referred to as this.
What is self-care.
This is the room number at Bayside where you can always find a caring adult who is here to support you.
What is 101?
I may get some from my family, some from my friends and some from society, but this set of personal beliefs guide my behavior and lead me to make the right decisions for me.
What are my values?
When I make a goal for myself, I can do this to help hold myself accountable.
What is tell someone else about my goal.
(other answers are possible)
This is a simple thing that anyone can do, no matter where they are or who they're with, when they're feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
What is breathe?
When you fail a test or have trouble understanding your schoolwork and think "I'll never get this." or "I'm stupid." this is known as an automatic _________ thought.
What is negative?
Group specific: What is Ms. Byers' favorite color? What is Ms.Hamilton's favorite vacation setting? What team is currently bringing Mr. Ynfante joy?
What is blue/the beach/the Knicks?
Reminding myself daily of my strengths, goals, values and interests can help me feel better about myself and grow my self-_________.
What is esteem or worth?
After identifying a problem or a challenge in my life, it's important to come up with a list of possible __________.
What are solutions?
According to surveys this is the number one source of stress for teenagers.
What is school?
It's important to recognize and challenge automatic thoughts because they affect our feelings and how we _____________.
What is behave/act/react?
Over the summer, any student who needs a breakfast or lunch meal can come to this familiar location.
What is Bayside High School?
These are the rules and limits we set in our relationships that help protect us and honor or needs.
What are boundaries?
You're doing this when you talk to someone and make them aware of something you want or need.
What is self-advocacy?
Paying attention to our bodies and these five things can help us refocus, stay calm and remain present.
What are our senses?
Challenge and reframe the following automatic thought. "My friend didn't text me back. They must be mad at me. I'm not going to bother them tomorrow."
Option: I know my friend has been stressed about school and maybe they had to focus on homework yesterday. I'll check in with them tomorrow to make sure they're okay.
Name a familiar phrase that you wish your peers would stop using.
67 for sure, right? But also, no wrong answers.
This is a "place" that can connect us in positive ways but often creates false expectations about what our lives "should" look like.
What is social media.
A SMART goal is an acronym for a goal that is Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and ___________?
What is Time bound?
Name one coping skill you used this week and when you used it.
No wrong answers here!
This passive, daily activity helps me do better in school, fight off infections, relieve stress and anxiety, grow muscle and make better decisions.
What is sleep? (Teenagers need 8-10 hours daily)
Name something you like about yourself and each person in this group.
No wrong answers here!