Communicating Honestly
What does honest communication mean?
Telling the truth respectfully.
What is urge surfing?
Waiting out an urge like a wave until it passes.
What is switching tasks?
Moving from one activity to another.
What skill helps during stress: IMPROVE or panic?
IMPROVE
Which is better: yelling or speaking calmly?
Speaking calmly
True or False: Urges last forever.
False!
Give one example of switching tasks.
Game to homework, recess to class, TV to bed.
What does the R stand for?
Relaxation
Finish this sentence: “I feel ___ when ___.”
any respectful example
Name one urge someone might have.
Yell, lie, hit, text angrily, skip homework, etc.
True or False: Switching tasks is easy for everyone.
False
What does the E stand for?
Encouragement
True or False: Silent treatment is honest communication.
False
What happens to urges if you wait?
They rise and fall.
Name one thing that helps transitions.
Timer, warning, checklist, deep breath, routine.
What does V stand for?
Vacation (brief break)
Give an example of telling the truth respectfully.
any example
What could help while urge surfing?
Breathing, distraction, counting, waiting, walking away.
Why do people struggle switching tasks?
Focus, fun activity ending, frustration, distractions.
Name any 3 IMPROVE letters.
Any 3