Memory
Name one tool you can use to help you remember something important.
Calendar, written note, phone reminder, alarm, checklist, etc.
What is one common thing that can make it harder to concentrate?
Noise, phones, stress, fatigue, distractions, multiple conversations, etc.
You have a problem and dont know how to solve it, whats the first thing you should do?
Identify the problem
What does it mean to "think flexibly"?
Being able to consider different ideas, perspectives, or solutions.
What is one thing you should consider before making an important decision?
Possible Consequences
If you need to remember a list of five things, what is one strategy that could make remembering them easier?
Write them down, repeat them, group them into categories, visualize them, etc.
True or False: Multitasking always allows you to perform two tasks just as well as focusing on one.
False
you planned an activity but it was cancelled, name 2 things you can do instead?
Ask about another activity, choose something else to do, talk with staff, return to your room, etc.
True or False: There is always only one correct way to solve a problem.
False
True or False: Making a decision while extremely angry can affect your judgment.
True
Which is generally easier to remember?
A: A random list of 10 unrelated words
B: A story connecting the 10 words
B — connecting information can make it easier to remember.
You are trying to listen to someone while several people nearby are talking. Name one thing you could do to improve your attention.
Move to a quieter area, focus on the speaker, reduce distractions, etc.
You are arguing with someone because you both want to use the same resource at the same time. What is one problem-solving strategy you could use?
Communicate, compromise, take turns, or find an alternative.
Someone doesn't agree with your opinion. Does that automatically mean they are wrong?
No. People can have different perspectives or interpretations
You have two choices. One provides an immediate reward, while the other may provide a better outcome later. What should you consider?
Short-term and long-term consequences.
You are introduced to someone and immediately forget their name. Name one strategy you could use to improve your chances of remembering it.
Repeat the person's name, associate it with something, or use it during the conversation.
A person is reading something but realizes they have no idea what they just read. What could they do?
Stop, refocus, reread the material, take notes, or summarize what they read.
You have three things that need to get done, but you only have time to complete one right now. What could help you decide which one to do first?
Prioritize based on urgency, importance, consequences, or deadlines.
You planned to spend your afternoon watching a movie, but your plans suddenly change. Name one example of flexible thinking.
Accepting the change and finding another activity or making a new plan
Name three questions you could ask yourself before making an important decision.
Memory Challenge
🍎 Apple — 🚗 Car — 🐕 Dog — 🔑 Key — 🌳 Tree — ☕ Coffee
Any of the six words
Whats something you can do for 15 seconds to help you refocus?
Breathing Techniques
You tried a solution to a problem and it didn't work. Does that mean there is no solution? Explain.
No. You can evaluate what happened, learn from it, and try a different approach.
Someone gives you feedback that you don't agree with. What is a flexible-thinking response?
Listen to the feedback, consider whether it has useful information, ask questions, and decide what to do with it.
You are extremely upset and someone says something that makes you want to react immediately. What cognitive strategy could help you make a better decision?
Pause, take a breath, give yourself time, consider consequences, and respond rather than react.