True or false: Being angry is an unhealthy emotion.
Any competence facilitating interaction and communication with others where social rules and relations are created, communicated, and changed in verbal and nonverbal ways.
What would you call something that lets you know when you’re getting angry?
Give an example of a situation where anger can be used positively
Example: You are angry about gun violence and decide to go protesting at local rallies
What are some coping skills for small problems?
Walking away, ignoring it, taking a break, etc.
They are used to make a good impression on others, and help you to be considerate of other people’s feelings.
Is the average attention span for an adult more or less than 1 minute?
Less; 17 seconds for an adult, 10 seconds for a high school student
Name at least 5 other feelings you might have while you’re angry
Possible answers: jealous, upset, worried, anxious, scared, annoyed, uncomfortable
What are some coping skills for big problems?
Talking to a friend/family member, asking for help
Your friend asks you to go out with her that night, but then tells you something has come up and she can’t go out. What should you do?
Give five examples of non-verbal communication.
Possible answers: facial expressions, body language, eye contact, hand gestures, hugging, pushing, posture, how close/far away you stand from someone
Give an “I” Statement to this situation: Your mom is yelling at you because you didn’t wash the dishes, but you’ve been doing other chores around the house all night.
I feel unappreciated when you yell at me for not doing the dishes because I’m trying my best to get other things done.
Possible answers: going for a walk, listening to music, writing, working out, playing a sport, breathing exercises, clean, take a shower/bath, watch a movie
Give three reasons why communication is important.
Possible answers: it helps you to express your emotions in a healthy way, helps to build relationships, can help you to get a job, help you stand up for yourself
Name at least 3 ways to tell how someone is feeling.
Possible answers: their tone/inflection, looking at their eyes, looking at posture/arms or legs crossed