Interrupting
You see your friends, they are talking about videogames
Hey guys! Nice to see you...
Talk on topicJoin if they smile and welcome you in.
You start to get angry while playing a videogame
Take a break
Turn it off
Play a different game
Some levels/games are harder then others
What is lie?
A lie is simple something that is not true
Describe: Mindfulness
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings and thoughts
I am dumb
I am smart
Your support is having what looks like a private conversation with someone
Give them space
Do not interrupt
Wait until a better time to talk
Someone calls you a name
Stand up for yourself, ask the person to stop
Talk to your support
Why is lying bad?
You can get in trouble
You can get caught
It is not the truth
Describe: Counting
counting forwards or backwards
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
I do not deserve good things to happen
I deserve good things to happen to me
Your parents are on the phone they are figuring out the bus schedule for an outing
Wait, do not interrupt
Talk to them after they are done on the phone
You have spent all your money
Set a budget for next time
Write it down so you know what you have and what you can buy or what you need to save for
What is the truth?
The truth
What really happened
What actually happened
Describe: Deep Breathing
Purposeful breathing
Deep breaths in and out
To the belly
I always make mistakes
I try my hardest
It is okay to fail, I will try again
It is okay to interrupt and to ask for help
Explain what is happening
You get the urge to punch something
Take a deep breath
Remind yourself it is not worth it, there could be consequences
What can happen when you tell a lie?
You can get in trouble
You can get others in trouble
You can prolong the solutionDescribe: Journaling
Writing or drawing thoughts and feelings
I am not worth anything
I am valuable
I am important
You really want to talk about your favorite special interest topic, but everyone else is talking about something different
Hold your thought
Wait until you are with people who also like your special interest
Try to focus on what the other people are talking about and join that conversation (it is fun to learn about something new)
You hear your voice getting louder, you are starting to yell
Take a step away
Cool down
Talk it out when you are calm
What are the best ways to make sure you are telling the truth
Admit when you lie
Tell the truth from the beginning
If you lie tell them it was a lie, apologize and tell the truth
Describe: Physical Activity
Exercise
Walking
Stretching
Sports
Body movement
I am going to do something bad
I am going to think about my actions
I am going to be aware of consequences
I will make good choices
I will think before I act