True or False
A problem is when something happens that is not part of the plan.
True
___ being able to handle your angry appropriately by using coping strategies.
Self Control
Give an example of a big problem.
Fighting, house on fire, someone is lost, etc.
You want to use the living room TV but your sister is watching tv now. What do you do?
See if there is something you both can watch, ask her if you can pick the next show, wait till she is done and then you can watch tv.
Name three coping strategies
Deep breathing, counting to 10, yoga, exercise, take a break, ask for help, use a calming corner, listen to music
Compromise means that both parties in a conflict are equally satisfied with the solution.
True
____ is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Anger
Give an example of a small problem.
Someone cut in front of you in line
The student sitting next to you is humming very loudly making it hard for you to do your work. What do you do?
Ask them politely to be quiet because you are trying to do school work
What is the appropriate way to use the coping strategy: 5 deep breaths
Slowly take deep breathes, in through your nose and out from you mouth. Like smelling a flower and then breathing out fire like a dragon.
Ignoring a conflict will make it go away, as addressing it might escalate the situation.
False. You should try to solve a conflict appropriately. Ignoring does not fix the problem.
____ is something that makes you angry
Trigger
Give an example of a small problem and a reaction that does not match the size of problem.
Someone is humming next to you in class and you can't concentrate, so you scream loudly "Stop humming!"
Your friend wants to hang out with you after school, but you have a lot of homework to do. What do you do?
Tell them you need to do your homework first, then you can hang out
Strategies you use to calm down are called...
Coping Strategies
Avoiding conflicts altogether is a sign of healthy relationships with others?
False. Conflicts should be solved in an appropriate way, not ignored.
____ is the ability to control your emotions and behaviors when you get angry.
Self Control
What makes a problem a big problem? (give at least 2 reasons)
You need an adult to solve it, someone is hurt/sick, it is an emergency, and it will take a long time to solve it.
You have an argument with your friend. You want to make up but aren't sure what to say. What do you do?
Tell your friend you are sorry and you want to talk about it. Discuss what happened and how you feel. Let your friend talk about how they feel. Come up with a solution together.
Give an I statement (coping strategy)
I feel ___ because you _____. Please next time ____.
I feel mad because you bumped into me and kept walking. Please next time can you say sorry.
An I-statement is when I tell the person what they did wrong.
False. An I-statement is when you tell the person how you feel, why you feel that way, and what you need from the person.
____ is hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another
Aggression
What makes a problem a small problem? (give at least 2 reasons)
You can solve it on your own, everyone is safe, and you can solve it quickly
You and another student are having an argument. He makes you so mad your hands ball into fists and you feel like hitting him. What do you do?
Take some deep breathes, walk away, use an I statement, tell him you need a minute to calm down before you finish talking.
Model an example of 2 coping coping strategies
Deep breathing, counting to 10, using a fidget, etc.