Social Skills
Life Skills
Social skills 2
Health/social skills
Safety/social skills
100
True or False: It's good manners to greet people when they walk into the room.
True.
Why?
100
It is okay to lick food or my fingers in public?
No, it is not okay. It is gross.
100
When my unit officer (C/O) tells me "NO" or "STOP", I should ignore them.
NO! It is not ok to ignore your staff. Follow you staff's directions and ask for help if needed.
100
These are positive ways to spend free time that benefit mental health
What are healthy leisure activities?
What leisure activities can help build positive social connections?
100
This social skill involves paying attention to another person's words and body language
What is active listening?
How can better listening skills improve relationships with family members? What are some signs that we are actively listening?
200
This communication technique helps prevent conflicts when disagreeing with others
What is "I" statements?
How can using "I feel" instead of "You always" change the outcome of a confrontation? How does this help defuse conflicts?
200
This 3-second action can reduce stress and prevent aggressive responses
What is taking a deep breath?
What are situations where you've successfully used this technique?
What other techniques have you used that have successfully worked?
200
What makes someone a friend?
Trust
Kindess
Liking similar things
200
Name 3 healthy fruits or vegetables.
Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Broccoli, Celery, Carrots,
200
True or false: It is okay to open things in the store before I buy them?
False. Opening things in the store before you buy them is not okay. You could get in trouble with the law!
300
True or False: It's OK to take other people's things.
False: You should always ask if you can use something that doesn't belong to you.
300
This term describes the ability to understand and share others' feelings
What is empathy?
How can developing empathy help with family relationships?
300
These non-verbal cues make up 93% of communication
What is body language?
How does your body language affect how others respond to you?
300
Why is it important to wear deodorant and shower?
So that we don't smell bad/offensive.
300
This quality builds trust and is essential for maintaining relationships
What is respect?
How do you show respect differently when meeting/conversating with people?
How do you show respect with COs?
How do you show respect with free staff?
How do you show respect with your family?
Were you answers different for all the questions? Why/why not?
400
When I want to talk to someone, what's the first thing I should do?
Raise your hand should, say excuse me or wait for the person to acknowledge you.
400
If someone at work has upset you, what should you do?
Try to keep myself calm or ask to take a break!
400
These invisible lines exist between people and represent personal space
What are boundaries?
How do boundaries differ inside versus outside prison? What are some lines that you would draw inside here but NOT outside on the streets?
400
True or False: It is Okay to burp loudly when I am around other people.
False. This is gross, don't do it!
400
When in the community, is it okay to refuse to leave when required to?
NO! You need to leave when it is time to leave.
500
Is it important to listen when other people are giving directions?
Yes
500
This skill involves finding middle ground when two parties disagree
What is compromise?
What are healthy ways to compromise in challenging environments.
500
When I am working or in a group of people, should I get up and walk away?
No. Why Not?
500
Is it important to exercise? What benefits does exercise provide?
Yes. Good health, happiness, assists with good sleep, helps with mood.
500
What qualities do you think make a “trusted correctional officer”? Have you encountered a "trusted" officer?
A trusted officer listen's to you, help you and make you feel safe.