Name That Coping Skill
Taking slow breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth to help calm your body.
Deep breathing
What do we call it when you take responsibility for your actions instead of blaming someone else?
Accountability
This commitment means solving problems without hurting yourself or others, including with your words.
Nonviolence
What do the four letters in SELF stand for?
Safety, Emotions, Loss, Future
What are the THREE main communication styles?
Assertive, passive, aggressive
Moving your body by walking, dancing, playing basketball, or running to release stress.
Exercise
"I ____ upset when ___ because ___." What type of statement is this?
I feel statement
This commitment encourages us to speak honestly, share our feelings, and respectfully express concerns.
Open communication
Name TWO types of safety and explain what one means.
Physical, psychological, social, or moral safety (any definition of one)
What does it mean to communicate passively?
Not expressing your feelings, needs, or opinions, often to avoid conflict or upsetting others.
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to help you understand or express them
Journaling
You and your friend/sibling both want to use the TV at the same time. Name one way you could solve this problem fairly.
Take turns, compromise, make a schedule, etc.
This commitment reminds us that we can learn from mistakes and become better versions of ourselves.
Growth and change
Why is it important to recognize and understand our emotions instead of ignoring them?
Emotions help us understand what we need, communicate with others, and make healthier choices.
What does it mean to communicate aggressively?
Expressing your wants or feelings in a way that disrespects, threatens, or hurts others.
When you are feeling overwhelmed, you take a break from the situation to calm down before responding. What coping skill is this?
Taking a time out or taking space
When someone is speaking, you listen and repeat back what you heard to make sure you understand. What skill is this?
Reflective listening
Your group votes on which activity to do, and everyone gets a chance to share their opinion. Which commitment is this?
Democracy
True or False: Even when change is difficult or uncomfortable, it can help us grow and learn new things about ourselves.
True! Difficult changes can teach us new skills, help us become stronger, and show us what we are capable of.
What does it mean to communicate assertively, and why is it usually the healthiest style?
Clearly and respectfully expressing your feelings and needs while respecting others.
Using your five senses to notice things around you and bring your attention back to the present moment.
Grounding (5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique)
You get into an argument with someone. Soon after, you realize you overreacted. Name TWO things you could do to take accountability and repair the situation.
Acknowledge behavior, apologize, explain feelings appropriately, identify a better response, etc.
What is the difference between Social Learning and Social Responsibility?
Social Learning means learning from each other. Social Responsibility means doing your part to support and care for the community.
Challenge! Name ONE goal you have for your future and ONE small step you can take to get closer to it.
Any realistic goal and action.
A staff member tells you that you cannot use the phone right now. Instead of yelling, give an example of an assertive response.
"I feel frustrated because I wanted to call home. Can you tell me when I'll be able to use it?"