Coping strategies
Sometimes there is nothing we can do to change a situation and we just have to accept it. This does not mean we like or agree with it.
What is acceptance?
When we do not interrupt someone who is talking, and we listen to what they are saying in order to understanding not simply to reply.
What is active listening?
When people believe their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.
What is growth mindset?
This bird's eye is bigger than its brain
What is an ostrich?
When we automatically assume the worst possible thing is going to happen.
What is catastrophizing?
When someone keeps putting off something they do not want to do
What is avoidance or procrastination?
People with this communication style avoid expressing their opinions or feelings.
What is passive communication?
When we put ourselves down and tell ourselves things that make us feel badly about ourselves.
What is negative self-talk?
This insect can sleep up to 3 years
What is a snail?
When we think we know what other people are thinking.
What is mind reading?
This acronym stands for hungry, angry, lonely, tired.
What is HALT?
People who use this communication style speak in a loud, aggressive tone and criticize, blame, or attack others.
What is aggressive communication?
Individuals who have seeing alternative viewpoints or solutions to a problem and often react with fear and/or anger in the face of unexpected change or challenges.
What is rigid thinking?
She was the first Disney princess
Who is Snow White?
When we believe that everything is either good or bad and there is no middle ground.
What is all or nothing or black and white thinking?
When we focus on being in the present moment and observing our thoughts without judgement.
What is mindfulness?
People using this communication style state their needs and wants clearly, appropriately, and respectfully in a calm tone of voice. They use “I” statements and listen to others without interrupting.
What is assertive communication?
When people believe we are born with a certain level of ability (or special skills) and we are unable to improve our level abilities over time.
What is a fixed mindset?
These embryos begin attacking each other before they are even born, in their mother’s womb
What are tiger sharks?
When we make assumptions without enough information.
What is jumping to conclusions?
This is a coping strategy where we intentionally re-focus our attention on something that will take our mind off whatever is upsetting us.
What is distraction?
Eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice, are....
What is non-verbal communication?
What does the acronym SMART stand for when we are setting goals for ourselves?
What is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound.
The characters Charles Wallace and Mrs. Who appears in what fantasy novel?
A Wrinkle in Time
When we make judgements or assumptions very quickly with little information.
What is overgeneralizing?