Social Skills
A friend has borrowed something from you and hasn't given it back. What can you do?
Talk to him, Use I-statements, share your feelings
You and your teacher disagree on a grade you were given. Act out how you can handle this in a safe and calm manner.
Ask for a private conversation, share feelings, think of options
How might you feel if someone accidentally messes up your project in class?
Frustrated, angry, mad, calm
Name two ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
Take deep breaths, go for a walk, wall pushups, squeeze something
Progressive muscle relaxation
Squeeze your hand to a fist, tense and relax muscle groups
Your peer has a snack that you really like. You ask to share it and she says no. What can you do?
Find another snack, talk it out, use I-statements to say how it makes you feel
You get into an argument with a classmate about an assignment. Act out how you can take care of this in a safe way.
Use I-statements, ignore, walk away, deep breaths, ask teacher for help.
Name 6 emotions
angry, sad, frustrated, annoyed, happy, excited, embarrassed, silly, tired, hungry, lonely, shy, ecstatic, upset, disappointed
True or false: Writing, drawing, coloring, painting, and playing are healthy ways to deal with strong emotions
True
Practice two breathing strategies
In for 5, hold, out for 5
In through your nose, out through your mouth
Someone in class wants to be your partner for a project. You don't want to work with them. What can you say?
Share how you feel assertively and respectfully, help them find a different partner
Your find out that a peer is talking about you and spreading rumors. Act out how you would handle this situation appropriately
Ignore rumors, ask for a restorative, seek a trusted adult. Use coping skills to calm self down.
Show/tell me what anger looks like for you
Identify body sensations, scale, thoughts, physical reaction
List a coping skill that is helpful for you
Square breathing, drink water, count to 10, talk to someone, coloring, journaling
Mindfulness exercise
Mindful breathing, physical movement, relaxation, short meditations, positive social interactions
Someone in your class bumps into your desk and knocks everything over. How can you respond?
Take deep breaths, possibly ask them to help pick it up
You're feeling frustrated and want to throw something. What else can you do? Act it out.
Share feelings, take deep breaths, walk away, seek out a trusted adult
True: emotions are messages from our brain and body about how we feel about a situation
You notice your friend is feeling upset and he asks you what he should do. What do you say/do?
Talk to them, talk to an adult
Think of your peaceful place
Close your eyes and describe in detail
Your friend lent you their chapstick but you lost it. Now they are really upset with you. What would you do?
Take a deep breath. Apologize. Understand their feelings. Ask what you can do to help them feel better.
You are in need of a counselor, but they are currently busy. Act out how you can handle this calmly.
Use coping kills to help self be patient like breathing and distracting yourself. Ask when they will be available or set up a meeting.
What happens to our brains when our emotions get out of control?
Emotion brain takes over and thinking brain takes a break
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions, healthy for our brain
Grounding exercise
Mindful eating, 5(touch), 4(see), 3(smell), 2(hear), 1(taste), cold water