Family Gatherings
Your family wants to sing and dance to Christmas music, but you aren't a great dancer or singer. How do you feel? What should you do?
Use an "I Message"
I feel...
When/Because......
You opened all of you gifts on Christmas morning and you didn't get what you want. Use an " I statement to describe how you feel."
I Feel............... when/because...........
Your little brother told you what your gift was a week before Christmas. What should you do?
Positive Self Talk
Your Uncle who you haven't seen in awhile wants to talk about how school is going. You don't really want to talk. What should you do?
Practice simple answers about your year before you go.
Take deep breaths if youre feeling nervous.
You got your friend a gift and they said they already have that gift. How do you feel? What should you do? Use an I-Statement. Name one thing you can do.
I feel......When/Because.........
-Always say thank you
-Show appreciation for thought
You can't find your Christmas Card from your Grandmother anywhere. What should you do?
What are the expected behaviors?
Keep Calm
Retrace your steps
Ask for help
You have to sit at a trouble that is pretty crowded for dinner. You feel like you don't have any space. What can you do?
Ask to see if there is another space to eat.
Use an I-Message to tell an adult how you are feeling.
Your sister got way more presents than you. How do you feel? ( Use an I-Message) What can you think about to make you feel better?
I feel........when/because........
Positive Self- talk
Your Grandmother made you a sweater that you think is ugly. What should you do? What should you say?
Always say thank you.
Show appreciation for though.
You have to go to three Christmas gatherings in one day. How do you feel?
Use an "I message"
I feel...
When/Because..........
You got exactly what you wanted for a gift. How do you feel ( Use an I-message).
How do you react?
What do you say?
I feel........when..........
Say thank you!
You accidentally dropped your Mom's present and broke what's inside. How do you feel? What should do? Use an " I message".
I feel.......
Because/When.......
You feel nervous because you're not sure what to talk about with your family.
What should you do?
Find a friendly Face
Start with simple topics like food or decorations
You really like the gift that your sister got and you want to play with it. She doesn't want to share. What should you do? How do you feel? Use an "I- Message"
I feel....
When/Because....
Try to compromise.
If she keeps saying no, don't ask anymore.
It's Christmas dinner and you don't like most of the fo
ods that are out. Your parents say you have to try everything. What do you do?
Try small portions.