Cognitive Model
In the Cognitive Model, what comes directly between Thoughts and the Behavior?
Feelings
What essentially means trying to understand someone else's perspective even if you don't agree?
Empathy
Name two healthy strategies to process strong anger or stress.
Any two: Box breathing, journaling, talking to someone, art, physical exercise, music.
Name all 4 Essentials of Building Community.
Empathy, Listening, Openness, Good Choices.
A situation automatically forces you to act a certain way.
False (Your thoughts about the situation determine your reaction).
What is the difference between hearing someone and actively listening?
Hearing is passive sound; listening requires attention, processing, and understanding.
Why is suppressing your feelings like putting a tight lid on a boiling pot of water?
The pressure builds up until it eventually explodes into a bigger problem later.
Your bad mood or choice to shut down only affects you and nobody else in the room.
False (It impacts classroom culture, energy, and community trust).
What is the risk of holding in or suppressing your negative thoughts and feelings?
The pressure builds up until it explodes into a bigger reaction later.
How does listening to someone express their hurt help build community trust?
It makes the person feel valued, safe, and heard without fear of judgment.
How can journaling or writing help change the "Thoughts" part of the Cognitive Model?
It helps you slow down, see your thoughts on paper, and evaluate if they are accurate or helpful.
Give an example of how "Openness" can help a student who feels isolated in class.
Being willing to initiate a conversation or invite them into a group activity.
Reframe this negative thought into a productive one: "This assignment is impossible, I'm just stupid."
Answers will vary (e.g., "This is hard right now, but I can ask for help or break it down step-by-step").
Name a situation where practicing empathy prevents an emotional outburst in the hallway or classroom.
Explaining how assuming someone bumped into you by accident prevents an aggressive response.
Explain how using a physical grounding strategy (like deep breathing) helps your brain make a "Good Choice."
It calms down the fight-or-flight response in the body, giving the rational brain time to think before acting.
Explain how the Cognitive Model and the 4 Essentials work together to build a strong community.
Understanding our thoughts and feelings allows us to manage our reactions (Good Choices), which lets us show Empathy, Listen actively, and remain Open to others.