Connection/Contribution
How do we connect with others?
Traditions
Similarities
Sharing stories
Name something you can't control about your friends?
Their looks
How they speak to you
Personality
Etc.
Give me examples of assertive, passive and aggressive communication
Assertive: I feel upset when you don't listen to me
Aggressive: Do this for me now!
Passive: Whatever you want
Why is it important to have boundaries with others?
They set basic guidelines of how you want to be treated by others. Creates mutual respect.
What is an example of a healthy coping mechanism?
Meditating, reading, writing, etc.
What are ways that you can contribute to your community
Volunteer
Donate
Reading to the elderly
picking up litter
What is flexible thinking?
Is the ability to shift thinking in response to a switch to new or unexpected situations
Who should you ask for advice from?
Someone who knows what they are talking about. Example: asking a baker how to bake a cake
What is bullying?
Being mean or hurtful to someone on purpose
What is an example of a unhealthy coping mechanism?
Criticizing yourself (Negative self talk), overeating or undereating, biting nails, etc.
Why is it important for you to contribute to a group?
Bring new ideas
Teamwork
Stuff gets done faster
What can you control?
You can control: your actions, your words, who your friends are, Etc.
Helpful: The person will feel confident in solving the issue
Unhelpful: The person will feel less confident in solving the issue
Where do our beliefs and values come from.
Family
Religion
School
Name ways you can cool down when feeling frustrated
Walk away, take a break, drink water, etc.
Generosity is the virtue of being liberal in given, often as gifts. Example: Giving a gift to a friend out of the blue
What is the difference between being motivated by yourself and being motivated by people around you?
Motivated because you want to win vs. because you want to beat other people (Wanting to be the best vs wanting to be better than others)
This is an example of what type of communication: When your friend comes up with an idea you don't like you say "I like that idea but I don't think it would work for this, let's try something else."
Assertive
Give me an example of a belief and a value and explain how they are different.
Value: something you think is important and you find it useful, something you live your life by ex: independence
Belief: something you trust and have faith in existing ex: God
Name a celebrity with a mental health diagnosis and how they cope
Michael Phelps (Exercising) Etc.
How can you be Generous without spending money?
Sharing food with a peer
Helping someone with a task
Providing comfort when someone is scared or upset.
Etc.
Name ways you can utilize good self control
Taking a deep breath
Taking a break
Thinking before acting
Etc.
Name a way you can boost your confidence when you are feeling unconfident.
Standing like Wonder Woman
Positive affirmations
Smiling
Etc.
Difference between telling vs snitching
Telling: Someone is hurt or in danger
Snitching: Trying to get someone else in trouble
What is the importance of self-care?