Emotions
This is how I feel when my cat is sick and this is how I react.
What is sad and crying
True or False: A coping skill helps you feel calm when you are feeling angry.
True
This type of communication is when you let people talk for you and make decisions for you (passive, assertive, aggressive communication)
What is passive communication
Today, I was using kind words towards my mother. I told my mother, "you look beautiful today." When my mother asked me to do the dishes, I politely said yes and did them. Is this positive or negative interaction?
What is positive interaction
Today, I was upset that I received a bad grade on a test that I studied for. I told myself that "I was stupid" and repeated this a few times. What should I say instead?
Its not nice to call ourselves stupid. We should be more positive and say "I tried my best and will try harder next time." I could also say, "I am smart and will ask for help."
This is how I would feel if I lost my homework
What is worried
True or False: A coping skill only works if someone reminds you to use them
This type of communication is when you talk in a forceful and confident manner (passive, assertive or aggressive communication)
What is assertive communication
My dad asked for my help with cleaning and I screamed and yelled at him. I swore at him, stomped my feet and then threw my tablet on the floor. Is this a positive or negative interaction?
What is negative interaction
My brother called me a "jerk" because he was upset that I was not sharing my toys with him. I called him a "jerk" back because he was not being nice to me. What should I say instead?
I should not have called him name back. I should have shared my feelings in a calm manner and walked away. I should use my coping skills in this situation.
This is how I would feel if I won tickets to see my favorite show
A coping skill can be writing in your journal, drawing, playing outside or walking away. (Yes or No)
Yes
When you say "Its all your fault" and "I don't care what you have to say," what type of communication is this? (Passive, assertive or aggressive communication)
What is aggressive communication
When my brother took my tablet without asking, "I yelled at him and told him to go away and stay out of my room." Is this a positive or negative interaction?
What is negative interaction
Today, I was playing a game and I started swearing at the game because I was not winning. What should I say instead?
I should not use swear words because its not polite. I should use my words and express how I am feeling in a calm manner.
This is how I would feel if I didn't get to go out for ice cream
What is disappointed or upset
What is I would walk away, take a deep breathe, count to 10, draw, write in my journal, play with my cat.
When you make eye contact, use a calm firm voice, and say "I don't want to play soccer, would you like to play football instead? What type of communication is this? (Passive, assertive or aggressive)
What is assertive communication
When my mom asked for help with cleaning the house, I said "yes" and did what I was suppose to do. I cleaned the house without arguing or making my mom upset. Is this a positive or negative interaction?
What is positive interaction
My parents wanted me to do my homework. I told them "no, I am not doing it." What should I say said instead?
I should have said "Yes, I will do my homework."
This is how I would feel if I didn't have anything to do over the weekend
If someone does something wrong and you say "It's ok, I don't want anyone to get in trouble," what type of communication is this? (Passive, assertive or aggressive communication)
What is passive communication
True or False: I should use positive interactions with my family all the time instead of on my terms
True
Today, I went to the park and started saying negative things about myself. I kept telling myself, "I am dumb and never going to be smart." I also said, "I cant do this and never will." What should I say instead?
I should use kind words like, "I can do this and I am smart." I should use positive language when talking about myself and other people.