True or False
We can respect our things.
True!
True or False?
Friendships do not have boundaries.
False! We have lots of boundaries in our friendships.
What is an automatic negative thought?
A negative thought of any kind that happens without us thinking about it.
What is a distraction coping skill?
Coping techniques that help distract us from the worries we are having.
If you have used an I-message to ask someone to stop doing something and they stop, you should still tell your teacher later.
False! If the person stops, we move on.
DOUBLE POINTS!
What is a friendship boundary?
Lines that separate respectful and fun actions from disrespectful or hurtful ones.
What is a catastrophizing negative thought?
Thinking about the worst possible thing that could happen.
Which type of coping skills are ones that help us slow down our bodies and brains?
Calming
Minding our own business and not asking someone personal questions is a positive boundary AND a way to show respect.
True!
What is an example of fun joking vs mean joking?
Answers will vary.
Seeing your friends talking and assuming you know they are talking about you is what type of negative thought pattern?
Prediction
Why are coping skills important to learn and practice?
We will have tools to use when we are feeling big feelings. They help us avoid outbursts and assist us in maintaining control over our emotions.
The following are ALL examples of correct ways to use an I-message:
1. I am getting frustrated because you keep stealing the ball from me. Can we be on the same team?
2. You are making me mad, stop it!
3. I feel sad when you make fun of me, can you use kind words please?
False! Number 2 is not an I-message. We don't want to blame and accuse someone to solve a problem.
Give an example of crossing the joking friendship boundary?
Answers will vary.
Name two reasons why it might be helpful to understand automatic negative thoughts.
It will help us try to prevent the negative thoughts.
It helps us understand how we are negatively thinking about a situation.
Etc.
DOUBLE POINTS!
Name 3 expressive coping skills.
Writing, drawing, singing, dancing, talking, etc.
A mental filter is blaming yourself for something that is not entirely your fault.
False! A mental filter is seeing what we want to see and only paying attention to the negative.
A. Touching
B. Joking
C. Chit Chat
D. Do This
D. Do This
This is encouraging vs telling a friend they HAVE to do something.
Seeing what we want to see and only paying attention to the negative things is what type of negative thought pattern?
Mental filter
Name the 4 types of coping skills.
Distraction, Calming, Expressive, Other