Communication Skills
"No Way!! I'm not doing that. You're crazy to even ask."
Aggressive
Smiling, laughing, eyes are open
Coping skills are...
ways you use to manage your feelings and behaviors.
What is a positive self affirmation?
it's a statement or saying you say to yourself that makes you feel better
"I guess we can do whatever you want to do. It doesn't matter what I want to do."
Passive
frown, brows are furrowed, face is red
mad, angry
True or false: you should try to practice a coping skill almost everyday.
True! the more you practice, the easier it will be to do when you need it.
True or false: you HAVE to be positive all the time and be perfect.
False. It's okay to not feel positive all the time. Feel your feelings, learn from mistakes/bad days, and try again later/tomorrow.
"Last time we hung out, we went to the movies, like you wanted to, so this time, we should go to the mall. Next time, we can go where you want. What do you think?"
Assertive
Describe feeling WITHOUT using word; have teammate guess.
Great job!! Did they guess it?
How can listening to music be used a coping skill?
Listening to music can be relaxing and can help take your mind off of stressors.
You have an upcoming test that you are nervous for. The test is for a class that is difficult for you. What's a positive self affirmation that would help you?
"I can try my best" "I dont need to do this alone and I can ask for help."
Name the 3 different styles of communication.
Aggressive, Passive, Assertive
True
Name 6 different coping skills you can use.
music, drawing, exercising, reading, meditation, writing, talking to someone, puzzles, playing a game.
What is a growth mindset?
embraces challenges, you can learn from failures/setbacks, keep trying and don't give up
Hint: start with "I"
Your friend keeps taking your things from your desk without permission. You want to assertively ask for your things back.
I would appreciate if you would ask me before you take my pencils or paper. I find it difficult to do my work when I don't have my materials.
Describe what feelings are.
Feelings are how your body communicates to you what it needs or wants and ways to express yourself (i.e. hungry, sad, mad, happy, scared).
Time to practice a coping skill with your team!
(listening to music, 54321, breathing, drawing)
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors