Problem Solving
When do we need to involve an adult in a problem?
When someone is not safe.
Describe how you know when a classmate is sad.
- head on desk
- looking down
- crying
- wants to be alone
Please choose one person on your team to demonstrate 5 finger breathing.
Breath in as you trace to the top of your finger and out as you move down your finger. Trace all 5 fingers.
Explain what a boundary is.
limits and invisible lines we set for ourselves on what we feel comfortable with and the expectations we have of the people we interact with
All stress is bad stress.
FALSE!
If someone responds to conflict by being "passive", how are they likely to act?
- avoid you
- make sarcastic statements
- tell you they are okay (even if they arent)
Name two synonyms (similar words) for the word "sad".
Down, upset, distraught, unhappy, devastated, depressed, miserable..
Name two examples of a calming skill...
Taking a deep breath
Squeezing a stress ball
Drawing, painting, or doodling
Talking to a friend or a safe adult
Counting to 10
Name 2 things that are out of your control. Name 2 things that are in your control.
Out of control:
- weather
- school rules
- my classmates and friends choices, words, & actions
- my feelings
In my control:
- my words
- my body
- my choices
- how hard I work
It is okay to correct an adult if they say your name incorrectly.
TRUE
Your classmate will not stop singing next to you and you are having trouble focusing on math. Please demonstrate using a full I-statement.
I feel _________
When you _______
Can you please (or next time) __________
Name one emotion in the "yellow zone" of the mood meter.
hyper, excited, silly, energetic, shocked, giggly.
What does it mean to "cope" with big feelings?
Coping means to manage. When we "cope" with emotions, it means we manage them in an appropriate way.
Explain what it means to be "assertive".
Being assertive means you confidently communicate what you need and want.
Someone with a fixed mindset believes that practice will make them better.
FALSE
When we face problems, we use the STOP, DROP, and ROLL strategy. Please tell me what happens during the "STOP" phase.
STOP - think about how I'm feeling and determine if I need to walk away.
DROP - the urge to react and think through my options.
ROLL - pick one solution (using an i statement, getting space, using a calming strategy).
Which two zones on the mood meter represent being "high energy"?
RED AND YELLOW.
Walk me through the 5,4,3,2,1 exercise.
5 things you can see
4 things you can hear
3 things you can physically feel
2 things you taste/ smell
1 feeling you'd like to feel (happy, calm, etc)
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
To believe you are capable of growing and becoming better with practice and hard work.
Give an example of a fixed mindset statement and a growth mindset statement.
Fixed ex: "I can't do this." "I'll never be smart enough."
Growth ex: "If I keep practicing I will be able to do it." "Math may not be my strongest subject, but I do really well in ELA."
Name two of the six steps to problem solving.
Identify the problem
Think about why it’s a problem
Brainstorm possible solutions to the problem
Evaluate the solutions to the problem
Put the solution into action
Evaluate the outcome of your problem-solving process
Name two coping skills can you practice when you are in the blue zone.
exercise, take a walk, drink some water, take a break, stretch, tell someone how I feel, listen to music, think positive thoughts
How does your body alert you when you may need to use a calming strategy?
heart beating fast, butterflies in your stomach, stomach pain, sweaty palms, shaking, muscles tensing, headache
Explain the difference between a healthy vs unhealthy relationship.
A healthy relationship can provide support, love, and connection for an individual. Unhealthy relationships can be damaging and negatively impact an individual's well-being. A lack of trust, respect, communication, or support may mark these relationships.
What is the iceberg illusion?
All people see is the success of someone (the tip of the iceberg) but do not see all the stages of mistakes, persistence, failures, etc (the lower half of the iceberg/under the water) that they go through to achieve the success which is the stages of a growth mindset.