Emotional Regulation
You studied hard, but when the teacher hands back the test, you got a much lower grade than expected. You want to rip the paper into pieces. What is the best way to respond?
Take a few deep breaths, accept the grade, and ask the teacher what you can do to improve for next test/assignments.
You can't focus in class because the student next to you is tapping on the table repeatedly with a pencil and shaking their leg. How do you deal with the distraction?
If focusing on your breathing and ignoring it doesn't work, turn to your classmate and kindly ask them to stop because they are distracting you.
Your friend is upset because they think a teacher is being unfair. They are expressing how they feel to you and is clearly emotional.
Actively listen. Listen to what they have to say, don't interrupt, and validate their emotions.
A friend tells you they hung out with someone else over the weekend after they told you that they have to stay home and can't hang out with you. How should you handle this?
Calm down and tell your friend how you feel using "I-statements"
What can be a healthy distraction if you are in a very loud household?
You may read, draw, take breaks, or stretch to take your mind off of things.
Youre in class and don't understand the directions for an assignments. They teacher is busy helping other students, and you're worried that you'll look as if you weren't paying attention. What social skill can you use?
Self-Advocating.
You see a post where someone is making fun of one of your close friends, and they are laughing in the comment section. Your name ends up being tagged in the post as well. What is the most emotionally regulated response?
Take a break from your phone, don't respond because you may end up escalating the situation, and tell a trusted adult right away.
What can you do when you get distracted in the classroom and nothing seems to help?
Ask the teacher to use the restroom and go put water on your face, and use the time going/coming back from the bathroom as a chance to take a walk.
You know you have five homework assignments to complete tonight for tomorrow. Your friends say they want to hang out after school, and a group of you are going to a friend's house until late. What social skill should you be using.
Decision Making
You begin to get extremely anxious before an exam, how can you limit your distractions and focus on the present.
Focus on your slow breathing, use the 5-4-3-2-1 method to regain your focus on limit your anxiety, and positive self-talk.
You were assigned two projects due on 1/30, and it's 1/25. How should you proceed? What skill are you using.
Time Management
You had a rough day at school, and when you get home your sibling starts to annoy you and take your things. How do you handle this?
First, understand that you've had a long day so your emotions will be stronger than usual. Don't take those emotions out on your sibling, rather tell your sibling how you feel and kindly ask them to stop and leave you alone.
Right before class, your close friend tells you that they are mad at you for something you did, but you don't know what it is. Now during class, all you can think about is what your friend said. How do you remain focused.
You can only control the present, especially if your friend is not in the same class. Take deep breaths, count to ten slowly, and understand that when class is over you can ask the reasoning behind your friends' response.
A teacher states you need to complete two assignments over the weekend & the website crashes. What social skill can you use?
Self Advocacy