Family Conflict
Name one thing that you fight with someone in your family about:
Any honest answer
Name one family rule that your family has:
Examples: No feet on the furniture, ask before playing outside or riding your bike, no phones after 8pm)
When someone is _______, they might yell, grunt, or get red.
What is angry/mad
Some examples: Take a deep breath, walk away from the situation, close your eyes and ground yourself, distract yourself with something else and come back to it, ask for help
Name 3 cities in the US or worldwide countries that start with an B
open response
Mom asked you to be responsible and do your homework, but you refuse or avoid it. What is a way that this can be fixed.
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Daughter refuses or avoids homework even after being told to complete it. What is a way that this can be fixed?
Express emotions without blame
-explore why we are avoiding and what are the roadblocks
-discuss an effective way to complete the tasks without conflict
-place consequences or follow consequences if tasks is still not being completed
Your choice!
Your mum tells you that you cannot do something you wanted to because you did not do your chores. You are so angry that you want to throw something or hurt someone. What should you do?
First find a way to calm down (take a breath, go for a walk, etc.) Then, find a way to make the situation better -- do your chores, apologize to mom, and then find something else to do if you are unable to do your chosen activity.
Two things that help you feel better when sad or upset:
Examples: calling a friend, remembering happy memories, going outside, writing a gratitude list, etc
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Use a different TV, tablet, or computer. Find something else to do. Work out a way next time so you both have time to watch things you want.
What is a family rule that you think you need?
Your choice!
After work your mum came home to make dinner and asked you to help out 3 times but you are busy doing something else. The dog peed on the floor and while she was cleaning that up, dinner burned in the oven. How might she be feeling?
Stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated, tired
What is 1 healthy and 1 unhealthy coping skill that you see your mom/ daughter use?
open answer
Name 3 family members' birthdays with the year
open answer
You have your daily chores to do but have no energy to do them. What should you do?
Examples:
Start doing them and hopefully gain the energy. Ask for help. Ask to take some time to rest and then do them later.
What family rule have you broken before?
Any honest answer is good
What are some signs that a person might be feeling sad, overwhelmed, or depressed?
Not getting out of bed, crying, low mood, no energy, does not enjoy things like they used to, could also be fidgeting alot or not talking as much
When is it most hard for you to use coping skills?
Any honest answer gets you points!
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific
No one in your family is giving you any attention, and you feel ignored or bored. You ask them to do a few different things with you, but they say no to every one. You call and text some friends, but no one responds. You feel lonely. What can you do?
Tell your family that you are feeling lonely and bored and would like some support. Find something to do that is enjoyable to do alone.
How can you communicate with your mom/daughter effectively about your feelings towards a house rule that you do not agree with or that is in place or broken?
Any open and honest answer, but using "I statement".
Name 5 emotions you experienced this week.
any emotions
Name a time where your family member made a difference in your life during a time of stress.
Any honest answer gets you points!
What gets bigger the more you take away?
a hole