Introducing Yourself
What is the first thing you should do when meeting a new person?
Face them and smile
Name a physical activity that can be considered a healthy coping skill.
Riding a bike, running, walking, playing a sport
What would be an expected behavior when you are on the bus or riding in a car?
Sitting on your bottom with your seatbelt on. Hands inside the vehicle.
What would be an unexpected response if someone threw something at you on the bus?
Throw it back, swear, hit them
What is an important thing to remember when showing respect to someone if they are giving you directions?
When is it your turn to speak?
When the other person is done talking
Square breathing, controlled breathing, tapping, smiling, using a fidget toy
What would be an unexpected behavior if your parent tells you to do something?
Ignore them, yell at them, argue, refuse to do it
What is not appropriate when you don't like something someone has or don't agree with them?
Tease them, threaten them, make fun of them
What is an appropriate gesture you can do or make when meeting a new person?
Wave, handshake, or high five
What is the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill?
A healthy coping skill is good for you and allows you to react in a positive way to a negative emotion.
What is an expected behavior when you are home from school or there is no school?
Following directions, being kind to others, stepping up to complete chores, doing homework
What is an unexpected behavior when you are in a meeting, class, or therapy?
Being loud, playing on your phone, ignoring the person
If someone has their door shut or has asked to be alone, what is an appropriate response you should make?
Knock on the door if you need them and allow them the space they have asked for.
What is an appropriate ending statement you should say after an introduction is made?
Say: "It was a pleasure." or "It was very nice meeting you."
What is a good grounding technique you can use to help you calm down just by looking around the room?
What is an expected behavior when you are playing a game with your friends?
Read the directions first, make sure everyone understands the directions, agrees to the directions, take turns, be polite, and cheer your peers on if they win
What is an unexpected behavior when you are playing a game with your friends?
Cheating, not following the rules, throwing the game when you are unhappy, leaving or quitting the game, struggling to lose in a healthy way
What happens if you break the rules or do not follow the rules when playing a game?
They will not trust you or they may not want to play with you again.
FUN TASK ALERT! Name everyone in the room. If you do not know....use your introduction skills for the points!
Names
What is the name of the coping skill where you are tightening and relaxing your muscles?
Define what is an expected behavior.
An expected behavior is a healthy/positive response to a situation and/or it is a behavior that is responsible and anticipated.
What are some consequences when engaging in an unexpected behavior?
Lose privilege's, lose positive attention from others or relationships, feel bad on the inside
What is a good way of making a good first impression?
Smiling, dressing appropriately, being kind, using humor when appropriate