Social Skills
True or False: If I really like a movie it is okay to watch it over and over again in my room.
True. You can decide what to watch on your own tv, but in common areas everyone should have a say.
TRUE OR FALSE: You can put the radio up as loud as you want in your room when other people are home.
FALSE. It is important to respect others.
You are done eating your lunch, so you push the plate and fork to the floor.
No Ok
Who runs this group?
Chris and / or David
You can't find an outfit and have looked all over your room. Who can you ask for help from?
Staff are always available to help. You could ask family as well if they are visiting.
House staff, family, psychologist, or a friend.
You see a friend that you have not seen for many years and tell them how you have been and ask them how they are doing.
Ok
What two day habs have participated in our group?
Lockport and Transit Road
True or False: When I can't get something that I want, it is okay to yell and cry - especially in public such as at a store or restaurant.
False: There are coping skills and other ways to deal with your frustration.
You want to buy something, but don't have enough money right now. What can you do to get that item in the future.
Save
Your house peers are all watching a show that you do not like, so you change the channel.
Not Ok
What's in the Bag & Jepordy
True or False: If someone is new in my classroom/house, I should say "Hello" and introduce myself.
True: We should be friendly when meeting new people.
It is my friend's birthday. What is something nice that you could do for someone on their birthday?
Call them, send a card, bake a cake, get them a gift, etc.
You have a visitor at your house and talk with them in a private area such as outside on the back deck.
Ok
Could you name one coping / calming skill that we have discussed?
Deep breathing, going to a quiet area to calm down, listening to music, using a stress ball, and many more possible answers.
Someone around you is being very loud and it is annoying you. What should you do?
If able, calmly move to different location. If needed, tell the staff, or ask the person if they could please quite down. Check to see if you or they are able to move to another location. Are their any head phones or ear plugs?
What is your favorite coping / calming tool?
You are frustrated, so you yell and throw things at staff.
Not Ok
Can you name one person from the other day hab?
Many possible answers