Empathy and Communication
A program with a goal of helping students build human skills like nurturing positive relationships, managing emotions, and meeting goals - so students are able to thrive in school and in life beyond!
What is Second Step?
A solution to a problem where both parties feel like their perspectives, feelings, needs, and wants are considered.
What is a win-win solution?
How can something good come from angry feelings? Give an example.
It can motivate you to do better or keep trying.
Examples may vary
What is the difference between Rude, Mean, and
Bullying?
Rude- when someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they do it once
Mean- when someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they do it once
Bullying- when someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they keep doing it, even when you have asked them to stop
A term used for a set of brain functions. These functions help you to be successful in both school and life.
What is executive functioning?
The ability to identify, understand, and respond thoughtfully to the feelings of others
What is empathy?
A: Analyze the situation
B: Brainstorm options
C: Consider each option
D: Decide on the best option
What are the action steps for solving a problem?
The part of the brain goes off when you have a strong emotion.
What is the amygdala?
What is the difference between an upstander and bystander?
Upstander- Someone who takes action to support someone being harmed. By showing kindness and empathy to the person, actively listen, report the bullying to an adult.
Bystander- anyone who is aware of an event but does not take place in it.
You just got assigned a long-term project. How can you make sure you finish it on time?
Possible answers:
Chunk the assignment
Work on a little each day
Set deadlines for each part
Active listening, respecting others' ideas, and including everyone
What are group work skills?
A person who makes a conscious decision to support someone because it is the right thing to do.
What is an ally?
Name three physical signs our body feels when having a strong emotion.
Possible answers:
Heart beat faster, Fast breathing, Dry mouth and throat, Stomach or head hurts, becoming shak
Name two different forms of bullying.
Possible answers:
-Physical
-Emotional
-Intimidation
-Rejection
-Harassment
How can paying better attention in class help reduce stress?
Possible answers:
Reducing the mental effort needed to re-engage with the material, can significantly reduce stress by improving focus, enhancing learning, and potentially leading to better performance, which in turn reduces anxiety and worry.
Keep calm, use active listening, consider the other person’s perspective, explain your perspective clearly, and act non judgemental
What are disagreeing respectfully skills?
Standing up for what you want without being mean or rude. It requires you to use a firm voice and explain yourself clearly.
What is assertive communication?
Step one: Notice the Physical and Mental Signs
Step two: Pause and Stop the Action
Step three: Think Twice, and Ask Yourself Some Questions
Step four: Use calming strategies
What are the steps for staying in control?
What is BCS's definition of bullying?
an act that is direct or indirect and severe, persistent or pervasive,
which:
You don't turn in (or complete) some of your assignments this term. How is this going to impact you in the short-term? Long-term?
Short term- it will impact your grade
Long term-it will impact your understanding of the material and ability to complete future assignments
The foundations of _____ is _____.
What is respect and empathy?
What are the skills to being an ally?
What are the two different types of self-talk? Give an example of each.
Positive and Negative Self Talk. Examples can vary.
How do you take action as an upstander?
Describe the steps you would take to organize your locker? List at least 3 steps.
Possible answers:
Throw out old papers from trimester 1 and 2
Put any current loose papers into the correct folder
Put all materials for one class in a designated area