Christmas Trivia
Name the song:
"Dashing through the snow"
What is Jingle bells
Assuming we already know what will happen in the future?
A. Mind Reading
B. Fortune Telling
C. compare and despair
One healthy way to express anger is to: a) Express frustration without blaming others, b) Avoid conversations about sensitive subjects c) Complain about others behind their back
a) Express frustration without blaming others.
For example try owning your feelings by saying "I feel frustrated when the sink is full of dirty dishes that I didn't use" instead of "You make me so mad when you don't do the dishes"
Understanding how something else is feeling is called
A. empathy
B. sympathy
C. understanding
John's parents took away his phone, he started throwing stuff around his bedroom.
Brian's parents took away his phone, we walked outside to get some fresh air.
Who did it better?
Brian
Why?
This snack combination is typically left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What is Cookies & Milk
Starting something but then giving up?
A. running out of steam
B. should or must
C. Catastrophizing
One healthy way to express anger is to: A) Use sarcasm B) Pout or C) Use open and calm body language
One healthy way to express anger is to C) Use open and calm body language
For example, consider how the person might feel talking to you if you had a neutral, resting facial posture versus if you were scowling or making a mad face.
When you see that someone is upset and you do something to help them feel better.
Showing compassion
Someone called Sofia a mean name, she immediately started calling them mean names back.
Someone called Eric a mean name, he ignored them and kept walking.
Who did it better.
Eric.
Why?
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
What is Coca Cola.
What is a positive coping skill that you use?
.....
One healthy way to express anger is to A) Use rude or disrespectful language, B) Use a timer for confrontations/arguments to minimize the intensity, or C) Blame others for mistakes
One healthy way to express anger is B) Use a timer for confrontations/arguments to minimize the intensity
What if you see someone else being mean to a friend of yours? What can you do?
Tell an adult, tell the other person to please stop.
Sheila is angry, she starts yelling and kicks a hole in her wall.
Jessica is angry, she storms off to her room, turns on her favorite music and sits on her bed.
Jessica.
Why?
How many days are on an advent calendar?
What is 24
What does CBT help with?
A. nothing
B. thoughts, feelings, and behavior
C. escape and avoid
One healthy way to express anger is to A) Hit other people, objects, animals, etc. B) Overlook other people's feelings to solve a problem or C) Name the feeling using your words
One healthy way to express anger is to: C) Name the feeling using your words.
For example, saying "I am SO mad right now!" helps your brain calm down faster than physically taking out your anger on other people
Alice likes to ride on the biggest roller coasters. Frank does not like roller coasters. They have ....
A. Similar interest
B. different perspectives, like different things
Alex is nervous about a science test. He takes deep breaths and reminds himself he studied a lot and he can do it.
Jacob is nervous about a science test, he crumbles it up and walks out of class.
Alex.
Why?
The number of reindeer that pull Santa's Sleigh?
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
9
a lump of coal
What does CBT stand for
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
True or False? It is okay to feel mad.
True. Feelings are not right or wrong. It is okay to feel all emotions. It's how you handle the emotions that matters.
What if you notice that someone is sad? What can you do to help?
Talk to them, ask them if their okay, ask them if there is anything you can do to make them feel better.
Tasha is mad at her friend but she doesn't say anything to her. She just starts giving her the silent treatment.
Emily is mad at her friend. She uses I statements to tell her how she feels and why she is upset. She does not yell, but makes sure her friend understands how she feels.
Who did it better?
Emily.
Why?