Communicaton
(T/F) Yelling, hitting, and throwing things at someone when you disagree with them is an example of healthy communication.
False
If your friend surprises you with a bag of your favorite chips during lunch, you might feel ___________.
Happy
What message might you be sending if you sit up straight and look someone in the eye while they're telling you a story?
you are paying attention.
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You bump into someone while walking in the hallway.
Good: saying "excuse me," apologizing Bad: saying "hey, watch it," "get out of my way" "move it, lady/mister"
When you are angry, this coping skill is the most helpful.
Having alone time, listening to music, taking deep breaths, counting to 10, punching a pillow, etc.
What are 3 examples of healthy communication?
Examples may be:
maintaining eye contact
respect
not yelling (maintaining a conversational tone)
showing empathy
If your friend invites you to their birthday party at the trampoline park, you might feel _________.
Excited
What message might you be sending if your arms are crossed and you're tapping your foot while talking to someone?
you are irritated/defensive/annoyed/angry/impatient
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Someone grabs the last cookie you wanted!
"Hey, do you think we can split it?" - letting it go or checking if there are other cookies available - asking an adult for help if you feel yourself becoming angry and out of control
Bad: "hey, that was mine!" and shoving the person back - getting involved in a loud argument
When you are feeling sad or depressed this coping skill is the most helpful.
Talking to a trusted adult or friend, spending time outside, listening to music, crying it out.
(T/F) Active listening (giving your full attention and responding appropriately) is an example of healthy communication.
True
If you can't go to your friend's birthday party because you caught the flu, you might feel _____________.
Disappointed
What message might you be sending if you are standing close to another person, frowning, and pointing at them?
you are angry
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: You're playing with your brother and he's not doing what you want him to be doing.
Good: ask yourself, "do I need to be in charge right now, or is it okay that he is doing what he wants?" - asking him politely to do something else and explaining why you think so
Bad: getting bossy, yelling at him, pushing/hitting/kicking
Name 5 coping skills that are the most effective for you to use?
No wrong answer :)
If your brother comes into your room uninvited and won't leave when you ask him to, you might feel __________.
Angry
What message might you be sending if you are sitting against a wall with your arms crossed over your knees and your head is down?
you are sad/upset
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your mom yells at you for something your brother did.
Good: wait for your mom to stop speaking before explaining what happened - accepting a consequence if you were also involved Bad: yelling back, throwing a tantrum
What are 3 coping skills you know are NOT effective for you?
No wrong answer
What are 2 things you can do this week to improve your communication with your family?
Examples may include:
Less yelling
no hitting
More patience
Take breaks before responding
You walk into class and hear your teacher announce a surprise spelling test that you haven't studied for. You might feel __________
worried/scared/anxious/disappointed
What message might you be sending if you are doing something else, avoiding eye contact, and not responding while someone is talking to you?
Ignoring them
Name a good way AND a bad way to handle this situation: Your brother accidentally breaks your toy.
Good: feeling disappointed but keeping emotions under control, asking an adult to help you fix it, asking your brother to please be more careful in the future Bad: yelling at your brother, throwing the broken toy, demanding that your parents buy a new one
What are some ways you can develop new coping skills.