Active Listening
True/False - Friends can have their own thoughts and opinions
True. We ALL are entitled to our own opinion (It does not mean it is right!)
What is positive self-talk?
Your internal monologue or voice that uses encouraging, kind, and optimistic thoughts to process challenges, boost confidence, and manage stress
What does respect look like?
Eye contact, waiting, sharing, people helping each other, carefully listening, taking turns
Why are coping skills important?
Coping skills are adaptive techniques and behaviors used to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate difficult life challenges.
They act as vital mental and emotional tools to keep you grounded.
Give an example of an open ended question and a closed ended question
Multiple answers.
What does active listening look like?
Fully present
Non-verbal cues (facial expressions, tone of voice, positive body language, eye contact)
Avoiding interruptions
When can you use positive self-talk?
Anytime!
What does respect sound like?
friendly voice, "thank you", "please", "excuse me", positive words
Name two unhealthy coping skills
Procrastinating, isolation, binge eating, excessive screen time, overworking, aggression, hiding feelings, being physical with others or self.
Why is praise an effective tool?
It fosters a growth mindset, and can motivate us to continue trying and be better
What are the benefits of active listening?
Improve communication, boost collaboration, truly understand what the other person is saying, connect on a deeper level, demonstrate empathy, resolve conflict, build trust, establish rapport, better understanding, to feel heard, feeling heard, healthy conversation, help with stress or boredom, helps grow cognitively
Give two examples of positive self talk
I can do it
This is only temporary
I will push past this
I have done this before, I can do it again
True/False - Respect is something that should instantly be had
False.
It takes time and effort!
True/False - All coping skills can be healthy
False - Not all coping skills are created equal, and some are sneaky!
What does it mean to "reframe" a situation?
Hint (Picture frame fingers)
Reframing a situation allows us to see things from another perspective, changing our overall feeling of something.
Define active listening
Being in the present moment
Listening clearly
Engaging only with the person who is in front of you
Why do you want to have positive self-talk?
It regulates our emotions, and can lower anxiety, and build self-esteem. Negative self-talk is not helpful.
Being mean or unkind to someone online is referred to as...
Cyber-bullying
Name three healthy coping skills
Deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, going for a walk, listening to music, creating art, enjoying nature, journaling, reading, working on a puzzle, watching something funny.
What does S.O.D.A.S mean?
Situation
Options
Disadvantages
Advantages
Solution
What are three things that might distract someone from listening to someone speaking to them?
TV, pets, music, toys, gadgets, other noises, thinking about things that worry you.
If I think positive I will feel...
Positive!
What is respect to you?
Free answer. Explain what respect means for yourself!
Give an example of a S.O.D.A.S as a group
Many different examples!
Give an example of an "I-Message"
I feel mad when someone says that they are going to do something and do not do it, because it makes me feel less trusting.
I feel disrespected when my items are misplaced or broken, because it makes me feel like my money is wasted as I have to replace things. I would like it if my stuff was left alone.
I feel mad when I get bullied, because it hurts my feelings.