Socialization
Name 2 ways that you could increase time you're spending with friends or ways that you could work on building new friendships.
Example: Invite them to hang out, start small talk while working on a group project, attend a school event, join a club/team.
Setting SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Which step asks you whether you'll be able to meet the goal you're setting?
Achievable
Setting SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Which step asks you for a deadline for when you expect you'll have met your goal?
Time-Bound
Put these steps in chronological order for when you're collaborating with others:
A: Balance out how much everyone is contributing
B: Resolve conflicts
C: Identify your role
1: Identify your role
2: Balance out how much everyone is contributing
3: Resolve conflicts
Name one strategy for starting a conversation with a new or less familiar peer.
Use a hot topic or talk about something you have in common.
Name 1 reason it's important to work on increasing socialization with others.
Important for mood to get out of the house, gain confidence the more comfortable you get with people, increased chance of meeting new people and building friendships
Setting SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Which step asks you to outline detailed steps for how you plan to meet your goal?
Specific
Setting SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Which step asks you how you're going to keep track of the progress you're making toward meeting your goal?
Measurable
Name 1 verbal and 1 non-verbal cue to look for from peers that would help you know if you're contributing too little or too much.
Example: Someone asks if you need help getting your part of the project done, and someone rolls their eyes because they're annoyed you're not doing enough.
What is one way you could try to help yourself relax before talking to a new or less familiar peer?
Deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation
If you're having trouble socializing more with others, name 1 strategy you could use to practice or prepare yourself more for your next attempt.
Set a specific goal, try role-play practice, seek advice from parents/therapist/peers
Setting SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Which step asks you whether the goal you've set is important to you and consistent with your values?
Relevant
Setting SMART goals:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound
What's the difference between coming up with a goal in your head vs. writing down all the steps of your SMART goal?
When we set goals in our heads, we often know where we want to end up, but we haven't thought about how to get there. SMART goals help us form and stick to a plan.
When resolving conflicts, what should you do next if you've already identified the problem, considered different solutions, and tried a solution that didn't work?
Try another solution you think could work, or ask for help.
Give a coping statement you could use if you want to talk to a new or less familiar peer, but you're feeling worried about things that could go wrong.
Example: "Putting myself out there is the best way I can meet new people."