When trying to make friends, you should always try to find common ______________.
Interests
What "stay on topic"?
This skill is anything a person does to keep themselves calm or calm down after a stressful event?
What is a coping skill?
When someone else is talking to us, we need to use our ears and brain to make sure we are ______________.
Listening
This coping skills can be used anytime and anywhere and really only requires your lungs, mouth, nose, and of course attention!
What is deep breathing?
Saying something that makes other people feel good, special, or appreciated.
Compliments
When someone is talking and you show that you are listening by saying comments like, "same! cool or wow" you are using this conversation skill.
What is active listening?
Make sure you do this before starting any conversation!!!!
What is say hello?
This is when a person feels so frustrated they can't decide what to do so they don't do anything
What is getting stuck ?
This is a conversation rule you should always follow if you don't want people to think you're dominating the conversation.
What taking turns talking?
What is past, present, and future?
This is a coping skill that can be practice anytime and anywhere that involves being present in the moment and acknowledging your thoughts and feelings WITHOUT any judgement.
What is mindfulness or being mindful?