Advocacy
Your friends want you to take your teachers stapler without asking. What should you say to them?
No thank you. I would get in big trouble.
What are coping skills?
Is it a big deal or a little deal if your pencil breaks?
little deal
What does it mean to recognize social cues?
You are aware of how other people are feeling. You can tell if they are interested in what is going on.
What is a reciprocal conversation?
When your talking back and forth and equally engaged in the exchanges.
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Sticking up for yourself and doing what you think is right.
Do something you enjoy, positive self-talk, take deep breaths.
Your house is on fire.
big deal
When someone is looking at their watch, phone, around the room, etc when you are talking, are they interested in what you're saying?
No
Is it reciprocal when a person is talking about their travels only and not asking the other person about where they have visited?
No
Someone is pressuring you to buy something at a store that you don't want. What should you do?
Say "No, thank you. I'm good."
You get really angry with your siblings and you want to scream at them. What should you do instead?
Take a break and calm down, use your words to talk to them about how you're feeling.
You aren't picked to be on your friend's team in gym class. Is that a big deal or a little deal?
Little deal
When someone looks bored while listening to you talk, what do you think they are thinking?
This isn't interesting. I wish we could talk about something that I want to talk about too.
Why should we have reciprocal conversations?
It's socially appropriate. It helps you have friendships.
You repeatedly tell someone no, but they keep bothering or pressuring you. What should you do?
Walk away or get help from a trusted adult
What does the ABCDE coping method stand for?
A: Awareness
B: Breathing
C: Counting
D: Distance
E: Expression
How should you react to little deal situations?
How should you react to big deal sitautions?
You should have a small reaction. You can use coping skills to stay calm.
For a big deal, you should have a big reaction and get help from a trusted adult.
What is active listening?
Active listening is when you are asking questions, making comments, using eye contact, giving compliments to the person talking.
If one person dominates the conversation is that reciprocal or not?
No
Why is it important to advocate for yourself?
So you can stand up for what you believe in and so you do not have to do things that you don't want to do.
What could happen if you don't use coping skills in a stressful situation?
You could do or say something that you wouldn't normally do. You could hurt yourself or someone else. You could get in trouble.
How do you think other people feel if you have a big reaction to a little deal?
They may be scared or confused. They may not want to hang around the person who is overreacting.
Why is it important to be able to recognize social cues?
You will be able to be successful in life and have meaningful relationships with people.
How do reciprocal conversations help in every day life?
They teach you and others about if they are listening or not.