Communication
Respond using assertive communication: A peer tells you that you should do something you know is not a good idea.
Assertive: a firm yet polite response
What is difficult about making friends?
Anxiety, not having the same interests, trust
What is a conflict?
A serious disagreement
What is active listening?
When someone else is speaking, you can repeat back to them what they say, nod your head, or say "mhm"
What are social skills?
Skills we use every day to interact with adults and peers
Respond using aggressive communication: A peer talks to you about their day and how they are feeling.
Aggressive communication: Interrupts others, insulting, can be unkind.
What are important characteristics of a friendship
Trust, honesty, respect, having fun
What are some ways to address a conflict?
Discussion
Agree to disagree
What is body language?
Body language is communication that you show others through actions your body makes
Give an example of a social skill you used today
Respond using passive communication: Your friend invites you to a movie that you have already seen
Passive communication: Puts self down, does not say opinion, avoids eye contact
Which is more important: the quantity of friends, or the quality of friends?
50+ bonus points if you can tell me why!
Tell the group about a recent conflict?
50+ Bonus points if you can tell us a conflict that can happen at home or in the community!
Act it out: Your friend is telling you that they are upset you failed a test. Use your active listening skills to respond.
Bonus 50 points for acting it out!
Why is it important to use an appropriate tone of communication with others?
So others can effectively understand what you are saying and why.
Can be a good way to make friends
Have you ever had a friend peer pressure you in to doing something you did not feel comfortable doing?
What skills do you have to work through conflict?
Communication, listening skills, patience, etc.
Why is it important to use active listening skills and appropriate body language when others are speaking to us?
So others know that we are listening and understanding what they are saying.
Act it out: How would you introduce yourself to someone new?
What is the type of communication being used here?
This is the WORST consequence I have ever had in my life and I NEVER want to come to Insight again!!!
Aggressive
50+ Bonus points if you can rephrase this statement into an "assertive" communication style.
What is the worst conflict you have been in and how did you handle it?
Act it out: Your teacher is talking to you but you are using poor body language
50+ points for acting it out!
100+ bonus for a new skill