Communication
Bullying
self-advocacy
conversations
Mystery
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Three ways people can talk / communicate
What is assertive Passive Aggressive
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What is a bully?
A person that tells you to do something your don't want to do. Threats of injury negative consequences if you don't do as they say
100
When is knowing your rights important?
When self-advocating
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2 rules when trading information
What is Don't be an interviewer Don’t be an interviewer Don’t be a conversation hog Share the conversation Ask the other person about him/herself Answer your own questions Find common interests Assess interest Don’t get too personal at first
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If you feel uncomfortable making eye contact what can you do?
Use the triangle technique Look at forehead or the nose
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Define a passive communicator
A Passive communicator will often avoid expressing their own feelings and opinions. They allow others to make decisions for them and do not focus on identifying and meeting their own needs. The person often feels hopeless and stuck. This commonly results in feeling as if they are not in control of their own life
200
Which of the following are good tips for handling bullies?
A) Lay low (do not draw attention to yourself) B) Avoid the bully C) Hang out with other people
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Privacy, making choices, asking for help, independence are some examples of...
Your rights
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What did you do on the weekend is an example of....
What is an open ended question
200
During a get-together with a friend at your home, it is important to ...
Let your friend decide what to do and what games to play and be a good sport
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Define Assertive Communication
Sticking up for your rights, expressing your own opinion and saying how you feel without hurting others in the process.
300
Someone is bullying you at school, you respond by yelling back and threatening to hit and your body is tense. What kind of response is this?
What is a Hot or Aggressive Response
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What three components are important when self-advocating?
Knowing: yourself and your rights Saying: speak up for what you need Doing: Take actions on your behalf
300
How many attempts to join a conversation are NOT successful?
3/10 30%
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Your friend tells you that she feels bad when you tell jokes about her. What should you DO and SAY to handle this disagreement?
Repeat what the person said Explain your side Apologize Find a solution
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Define an Aggressive Communicator
An Aggressive communicator always expresses their feelings and opinions and ensures they have their needs met BUT it is done in a way that violates the rights of others. They are verbally and physically aggressive when trying to meet their needs
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Responding to a bully with a cold or passive response, what would this look like?
Head down Body bent over Sad or a blank facial expression Muttering or low voice volume Cry
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How should you communicate while self-advocating?
Speak Assertively confident body language look person in the eye
400
When you tell a joke, it is important to pay attention to your “humour feedback”. Which of the following is a sign that someone DID NOT think your joke was funny A) They smile and nod their head B)They make a sarcastic comment back C) They laugh with you D) They give a courtesy laugh
What is ...They laugh with you
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What should you ask yourself to assess the interest of your conversation partner?
Are they talking to me? Are they looking at me? Are they facing me?
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How would you respond using "I" satement to this scenario: You are getting ready to go to the dance at your community centre. You come out of your room looking spiffy. Your friend tells you: “You’re wearing that to the party? You look goofy”. Your friend is always making negative comments about how you dress.
I feel ..... When..... because... I would like...
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When faced with a bully the cool or assertive response is?
taking time to gain composure deep breaths stand up straight calm voice good eye contact "I'm going to stay calm and ignore them" Leave and get help if necessary
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Explain the "Broken Record technique" Hint: when people don't take no for an answer
Show others what you want by repeating your refusal and standing by your decision until you are heard even if it is hard -use easy statements "I don't want to" -firmly repeat your statement as many times as you need to
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If you are not accepted into a conversation, what should you do?
Keep your cool, look away, turn away and walk away
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The very first session we went around the circle and came up with adjectives with the same letter to pair with our name e.g marching Michael What names did Andrea and Gillian choose
Awesome Andres Giggly Gillian
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