Validation
What is validation?
Telling another person that their thoughts, feelings, and actions make sense and that you understand them
What is a strength?
- Something you are good at
- A positive quality/trait
- Something you are capable of doing
What are the 5 senses?
See, Touch, Hear, Smell, Taste,
Name 4 different emotions you can feel when you're happy
Examples: joyful, proud, optimistic, peaceful
What are the different types of boundaries?
Physical, Verbal, Material, Time, Emotional
What is invalidation?
Telling another person (through words or actions) that their thoughts, feelings, and actions do not make sense and are not worthy of your time, interest, or respect
What is a coping skill?
Give 5 examples of things you can see
Examples: tables, chairs, peers, TV, garbage
What does a person look like when they are angry?
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How do you use the pros and cons skill?
Thinking about positive and negative consequences of acting and not acting on an urge
Validation or Invalidation?
Paying attention and actively listening
Validation
What is an example of a coping skill?
Examples: deep breathing, journaling, drawing, talking to someone, listening to music, exercise, etc.
Give 4 examples of things you can feel
Examples: tables, chairs, wind, rain, snow
What does it feel like in the body when you're anxious?
Examples: Heart racing, sweaty, tense, restless, etc.
What does it mean to ride the wave of emotions?
Letting yourself feel an emotion rise up and then lower over time
Validation or Invalidation?
Getting defensive and denying any mistakes you made in the situation
Invalidation
What is resilience?
Give 3 examples of things you can hear
Examples: talking, rain outside, air conditioner
Name 2 emotions that are not on the emotions wheel
Examples: tired, embarassed
What's the difference between a feeling and a thought?
- Feelings are your emotions that come and go as different things happen to you
- Thoughts are the words that run through your mind & are the things you tell yourself about what's going on around you
Amy is upset that her brother won't share his new game with her.
What can you say to validate her feelings?
Examples:
"That must be really frustrating"
"I understand why you're upset"
Name 2 things that can help make someone resilient
Examples: family, friends, coping skills, having a good sense of humor, playing sports, etc.
How can it be helpful to notice the different senses?
- It helps to keep us present
- We can notice different feelings in our body during difficult times
- Can be used as a distraction
What does it mean to react versus respond?
Reacting - reacting based off of emotion
Responding - taking a minute to be mindful & responding appropriately to a situation
Give 1 example of setting a healthy boundary with a peer
Examples:
- "I do not feel comfortable sharing my book with you"
-" I can't speak with you about my personal business"