Communication
Starting a statement with "I feel..." instead of "You always..." is an example of using this kind of statement.
What are "I" statements?
This simple coping skill involves sucking in air like you're smelling a giant slice of pizza and blowing it out like you're cooling down that pizza slice.
What is deep breathing?
You should avoid screens, like phones or tablets, for at least 30 to 60 minutes before bed because they emit this kind of light.
What is blue light?
These are the things that are important to you and guide your choices, such as honesty, kindness, or respect.
What are values?
uninterested, apathetic, jaded
what is bored?
The same as a shoulder shrug and unacceptable when talking with Ms. Jessica.
What is "I don't know?"
If you're stressed, you can try this technique where you touch five random objects, name four sounds you hear, three things you see, etc. It helps you zoom back into the present moment.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique?
This is the state where your brain is very active, and most of your dreaming occurs.
What is REM ( Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep?
This is the value demonstrated when you do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
What is integrity?
dispirited, disheartened, deterred
What is discouraged?
This nonverbal cue communicates that you are interested, paying attention, and not trying to hide anything.
What is making eye contact?
This is the coping skill of repeating a calming phrase to yourself, like "I can handle this," or "My hair looks great today."
What are positive affirmations (or self-talk)?
This is the specific amount of sleep, in hours, that most teenagers need every night.
What is 8 to 10 hours?
This is a value that involves being reliable and following through on your commitments, like turning in your assignments on time.
What is responsibility?
DAILY DOUBLE
unhappy, joyless, dejected
what is sad?
DAILY DOUBLE
Expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others.
What is assertive communication?
This is the coping skill of imagining you're relaxing on a beach, even though you're stuck in a math class and someone just coughed on you.
What is visualization (or guided imagery)?
This natural hormone is released in the evening to signal to your body that it's time to sleep.
What is melatonin?
DAILY DOUBLE
This value is demonstrated when a person admits they made a mistake and takes steps to fix the problem.
What is accountability?
blissful, joyful, content
What is happy?
This is the hardest part of listening: trying to understand how the other person feels, even if you don't agree with them.
What is empathy?
a type of coping skill that is unhealthy and ineffective because it typically increases stress and anxiety. Examples: self harm, substance use, avoidance, playing video games all day
What is maladaptive coping skills?
This chemical builds up in your brain the longer you are awake and creates "sleep pressure." Caffeine blocks its effects. It's what is"cleaned from your brain when you sleep at night.
What is Adenosine?
This value means treating all people, regardless of their background or beliefs, as equals.
What is equity or fairness?
empty, numb, withdrawn
What is depressed?