What is perceptive-taking?
To be flexible by seeing & understanding things in different ways.
Why is it important to show understanding of another’s feelings?
It shows our love, care, & respect for other people.
What does it mean to stand up for oneself?
To speak up about how you feel.
What does it mean to feel or be “left out”?
Why is perspective-taking an important skill to practice?
It allows us to understand things in different ways, which helps us get along with others.
Step #1 of showing understanding of another’s feelings is to name the emotion that you think the other person is feeling.
Which zone(s) do you think people are typically in when they aren’t feeling good?
Red, yellow, & blue zones.
Why is it important to stand up for oneself?
To let others know how you feel about their behaviors & actions.
How might you feel when you’re left out?
Sad, lonely, confused, etc.
Name at least 1 expected way to show understanding of another’s feelings.
• Ask the other person if they feel this way (e.g., “Are you in the ____ zone?”)
• Ask the other person if you can help (e.g., “Can I help you feel better?”)
• Give the other person space
Name at least 1 unexpected way to stand up for oneself.
• Physical (e.g., hitting) & verbal aggression (e.g., unkind words)
• Not saying anything at all
Step #1 is to think about what made you feel left out.
Name at least 1 situation where you’ve felt left out.
***Varying answers***
After we pick 1 expected way to show understanding of another’s feelings, what should we do?
Act it out!
Name at least 1 expected way to stand up for oneself.
• Use a coping tool
• Use “I” statements (e.g., “I didn’t like what you said”)
• Ask an adult for help
Step #2 is to think about your choices.
Name at least 1 choice you can make when you feel left out.
• Ask to join in
• Find someone else to hangout with
• Do a solo activity
What should we do if our first choice doesn’t show enough understanding of another’s feelings?
Choose another expected way to show understanding to another’s feelings.
What should you do AFTER you’ve picked your choice?
Act it out!