Emotions, Emotions
Why is the program called Riding the Waves?
It's called riding the waves because just like surfing, you have big waves or obstacles coming at you and you need to learn how to balance those emotions and situations well enough so you don't crash and create bigger problems.
Saying, "I am strong, smart, funny, and loved" is an example of what RTW strategy?
Positive Affirmations- repeatedly saying or thinking the positive traits you have or would like to have
Name the RTW strategy that involves privately documenting your thoughts or feelings.
Journaling
Why would you use the RTW strategy of going to a trusted adult? What are the benefits of going to an adult?
If you're worried about someone's safety or well-being. Adults have more experience and can provide more insightful advice, they can help you understand others' perspectives, they can get you professional help if you need it, they can keep you safe
Depression can be a _____ and an ______
a medical condition/ illness
and an emotion
Name the RTW strategy or provide an example of the strategy that involves using our imagination.
Visualization! where you use the power of your brain to picture some thing, person, or situation that calms you.
e.g. worry bubbles, you are in control of the tv watching your favorite things, playing your favorite video game
What RTW strategy is used to combat ANTs? and how does it help?
PST- Positive self-talk
It trains our brain to think more positively and gives us more confidence
Name the 3 ways to positively solve problems.
1. Moving on/ Let it go
2. Talk about it
3. Make a choice
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Feelings of sadness don’t last very long, whereas depression is a deeper, more intense kind of sadness that lasts a lot longer and can impact your daily life.
Name the RTW strategy or provide an example of the strategy that involves intentionally tensing and relaxing specific muscles.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
e.g. Squeezing the lemon, stretching like a cat, chomping on the jawbreaker
How does the RTW strategy of journaling help people ride the waves?
Journaling is a great way to get out your emotions and express the way you feel without any judgment or response from anyone else, it's private, it doesn't involve talking, and it can help you reflect on what has been positively and negatively affecting you
What are the benefits of Talking it Out to positively solve problems? Name at least 2 benefits.
If you're being respectful, it can make the situation better, you get to state how you feel about the situation, you get to learn the other person's perspective, you could end up compromising, the tension might decrease after talking, increases the bond/ relationship between the individuals involved.
What should you do if a friend tells you they are feeling depressed?
be nice and tell them you care about how they're feeling- ACT (Acknowledge-Care-Tell)
invite them to do something with you
don't spread gossip or rumors, listen if they want to talk
let an adult know if you are concerned for their safety
You just failed your first test because you didn't have time to study. Provide at least 2 PST statements to help you think more positively.
E.g. It's okay, I'll study more next time, I can do better next time I just need to practice more, if I work hard I can get it!, etc.
Name the RTW strategy that helps relax our bodies and minds, make our hearts and lungs stronger, help us feel less pain if we're hurt, and put us in a positive mood?
Laughter!
What are the benefits of Moving On/ Letting it Go to positively solve problems? Name at least 2 benefits.
Don't have to do a lot of talking, saves time, don't have to put a lot of effort in, can make the other person feel better, can ignore small problems, can be easy
How can you tell someone might be feeling overly stressed or depressed? Name at least 3.
very sad, big reactions or no reactions, crying a lot, might stop doing the things they like, stop finishing homework, not talking to friends, withdrawing, saying they don't care about things they used to care about, acting like they aren't themselves, moving slow, distracted/ fidgeting, trouble sleeping, changing appetite, bad dreams, feeling lonely, random stomachaches/ headaches
In order to change your behavior, what must you change first?
Your thoughts! Your thoughts influence your feelings, which influence your actions, which then influence your thoughts and start the cycle over again. You can control yourself when you practice controlling your thoughts!
How does deep (or belly) breathing help your body calm down?
It allows your body to get the full amount of oxygen that is necessary to keep all of our cells operating at optimal levels. Belly breathing re-teaches us how to relax and nourish our cells.
Situation: You usually sit with your friends everyday at lunch but every since you talked to the new kid, your friends haven't sat with you anymore. What are 2 choices (actions) you could make in this situation to positively solve this problem?
Which would be the better solution?
Potential choices: give your friends a note asking why they aren't sitting with you, give them a piece of candy as a peace offering, tell them you want to hang out with them after school, ask them if you could talk to them about something at a later time, etc.