Reading Feelings
This emotion makes your face turn red and your fists clench.
What is anger?
When someone is talking, looking at them and paying attention is called this.
What is active listening?
Taking slow, deep breaths can help calm this feeling.
What is stress, anger, or anxiety?
The first step in solving a problem is to do this.
What is identify the problem?
Speaking in a clear and respectful way is called this.
What is assertive communication?
You may feel this emotion when something scary or unknown is about to happen.
What is anxiety or nervousness?
If a friend wants a turn with the basketball, a good social skill is to do this.
What is sharing?
Counting slowly from 1 to 10 is an example of this.
What is a calming strategy?
Thinking of several ways to solve a problem is called this.
What is brainstorming?
This communication skill involves waiting until someone finishes speaking before you talk.
What is taking turns in conversation?
If a friend is crying because they lost their pet, showing understanding of their feelings is called this.
What is empathy?
When two friends disagree and find a solution that works for both, it's called this.
What is compromise?
Instead of yelling when frustrated, you can use these statements that begin with "I feel..."
What are I-statements?
Before making a choice, it helps to think about these.
What are consequences?
Looking at a person's face while they talk can show this.
What is attention or respect?
A clue that someone may be upset is crossed arms, avoiding eye contact, or a frown.
What are body language cues?
If you accidentally hurt someone's feelings, you should do this.
What is apologize?
Taking a short break to calm down before responding is called this.
What is a cooldown or timeout?
If a friend won't let you join a game, a good first step is to do this calmly.
What is talk to them or ask respectfully?
A message sent without words, such as facial expressions and gestures, is called this.
What is nonverbal communication?
This skill helps you notice and understand your own feelings.
What is self-awareness?
This means treating others the way you would like to be treated.
What is respect?
The ability to stay in control of your actions even when upset is called this.
What is self-regulation?
When a solution doesn't work, you can do this.
What is try another strategy?
This means thinking about how your words might affect someone before speaking.
What is perspective-taking?