Communication
True or false: behavior is a form of communication
True
What is one way that people express anger?
Yelling, clenching fists, tears, etc.
A _____ is a way to reduce stress and manage or tolerate a difficult situation
Coping strategy
What fruit gets cut up or painted for a Halloween decoration?
Pumpkins
What animal does Darryl own?
Dog (Compadre)
Which style of communication is more likely to result in conflict?
A. Passive
B. Aggressive
C. Assertive
B. Aggressive
What are the roots of anger?
Hurt and fear
Name 3 coping strategies
Art, reading, going on walks, deep breathing, talking with friends, etc.
Name 3 Halloween monsters
Ghosts, vampires, skeletons, witches, mummies, zombies, werewolves, etc.
You have $20 and spend $5.50 on snacks. How much do you have now?
$14.50
Communication goes beyond just what we say. Our body language, eye contact, and facial expressions are forms of ______ communication.
Nonverbal
Rodger often says that our emotions (and especially depression) are _____
Liars
A situation, thought, or event that causes a strong emotional reaction is called a _____
Trigger
What do witches ride?
Broomsticks
What does Akimel O'odham mean in English?
River People
Role play the following situation using aggressive communication:
Somebody is annoying you and you want them to stop
Aggressive communication involves expressing yourself by dominating or disrespecting others.
Loud angry tones, insults, threats, invading boundaries, and feeling like you need to "win" are common
How to we CONTROL our emotions?
Trick question, we don't! We can manage our reactions to them, but we can't control the emotion itself
Why is it important to know our triggers?
We can prepare ourselves for situations that may trigger us, and plan a healthy reaction ahead of time
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" features which legendary Halloween monster?
The Headless Horseman
45 + 11 x 2 = ?
67
Role play the following situation using passive communication:
Somebody is annoying you and you want them to stop
Passive communication avoids conflict or expressing your true thoughts or feelings
What is the purpose of regulation?
It opens up your brain and lets you think, even when experiencing intense emotion
What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping strategy?
Unhealthy coping strategies come with negative effects
(for example, substance use as a coping skill may come with health risks).
What is the Massachusetts town that was famous for witch trials in 1692?
Salem
Earth's atmosphere is mostly made up of which gas?
(Hint: it is NOT oxygen)
Nitrogen