Size It UP
Someone is sitting in the chair you always sit in.
What is small?
Someone takes your assigned seat by accident.
What is - take another seat or politely ask to move.
1st thing to do after noticing you have a problem.
What is - figure out how you feel, consider your options.
Your friend wants to make different plans than you.
What is - Be open to the plans, compromise.
Someone accidentally, but roughly bumps into you. Do you yell at them or let it go?
What is - let it go
Someone fell at the Annerino & their ankle is swelling.
What is medium?
You've fallen at the Annerino & your ankle is swelling.
What is - sit out & see the nurse back at STEP.
How many options you should have to consider.
What is - at least 2.
Your family picks a vacation spot & its not where you wanted to go.
What is - be open to something new, research fun things you can do, be thankful for a free vacation.
You've been given directions at your jobsite but still don't understand what to do. Do you yell at your job coach, completely shut down & refuse, or do you self-advocate?
What is - self-advocate
You get $ to buy a treat for CBI, but its not enough for your favorite treat.
What is small?
When you're disappointed your CBI $ is a small amount.
What is - be thankful you got anything & pick out something else.
Your 1st solution idea does not work.
What is - reassess & try again/try another option.
You didn't get the jobsite you wanted.
What is - accept your feelings, coping strategies, be open/try to see the benefits, advocate for following semester.
You're disappointed because your CBI $ is smaller than what you need for your fav treat. Do you throw a fit about it or say "thank you?"
What is - say "thank you"
You are unable to manage your emotions; you are frequently angry, anxious & sad.
What is medium?
When despite what you do, your mood is deteriorating.
What is - seek help.
Why it is important to stop & think before you react.
What is - so you don't over- or under-react (so you respond appropriately).
You are starving & someone cut in front of you in the lunch line.
What is - accept your feelings, coping strategies, self-talk.
You keep filling out job applications, but are not getting call backs. Do you give up or seek feedback from one of your resources?
What is - seek feedback from parent, teacher, job coach, etc.
You see that your neighbor is bleeding & hear them yelling.
What is big?
You see your neighbor bleeding & hear them yelling.
What is - call 911, check for safety, try to help if possible & safe.
You've been given directions at your jobsite but still don't understand what to do. Explain how you would try to problem-solve this.
What is - think about the feeling & problem. Consider options & resources. Try your solution. Try again if needed.
You've been informed of new, strict phone & technology policy at work.
What is - accept your feelings, coping strategies.
Your classmate has a different opinion than you & you think they are ridiculous. Do you push the issue & try to show them how wrong they are, or do you accept the difference & move on?
What is - accept & move on