Feelings
You are playing basketball and accidentally get hit by the ball in the stomach... what do you do?
It was an accident; tell them that it is okay, accidents happen.
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
Many responses are correct for this!
Examples:
You can listen to them; offer support; try to cheer them up
You log on to a Zoom group and there's over 20 people signed on... many are new faces that you don't know. Would it appropriate to tell this group a private problem that is happening at your house?
No. If you have something private that you would like to talk about, wait until it's a 1:1 session with your therapist.
When you join groups, you should greet everyone and ask people how they're doing. True or false.
True. It makes people feel welcome into the group & it's nice to have conversation before groups begin.
You are in a therapy session and your therapist just introduced a new activity and you don't understand what you are supposed to do. What should you do?
Tell your therapist that you are confused or don't understand & ask for help or an example.
What might you feel if someone you are trying to talk to is ignoring you?
Sad, confused, or upset
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
What should you do if you are getting answers wrong during a group game and you're beginning to feel upset and disappointed?
Ask if you can take a break; take deep breaths; talk to your therapist about it
True or False. When someone says you did something wrong they are being mean.
False- most of the time when someone tells you that you have done something wrong they are only trying to help you.
Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.
How might you feel if you hear someone bragging about all the new things they just got?
Example: "I just got a new phone, a new iPad, new shoes, 5 new shirts, 2 new pairs of pants, a puppy....."
Jealous; Irritated.
People are making fun of your friend and you see them calling him names. What should you do?
Stand up for your friend by telling an adult/therapist nearby. Talk to your friend after and make sure they're ok.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated?
Talk to your parents, therapist, teacher. Use one of your coping skills.
Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation?
It makes others happy and shows that you are interested in what they're saying. It also makes it easier for others to understand you.
Who can we give nicknames to?
A. Friends
B. Therapists
C. Teachers/other adults
A. Friends.
It's not appropriate to give nicknames to therapists or teachers/other adults.
How might you feel if you have done something wrong and you know it was wrong?
Guilty
What can you do if you are stuck inside during COVID-19 and you are feeling sad and isolated from friends?
Ask to video chat with friends, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends
A friend has said something that hurts your feelings. What can you do?
Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.
Someone you know from Zoom groups just logged on to the same group as you. You know that they like to play and watch sports. What is a question you could ask them based on what you know about them?
Ask them something about sports if you know they like them too!
Examples:
-What is your favorite sport?
-Have you been watching any sports on TV?
A friend asks you to do something you know is inappropriate/wrong. What do you do?
Just say "no thanks."
True or False- you should never be angry.
False. It is ok to feel angry.. everyone experiences it sometimes, but how you express those feelings of anger needs to be appropriate.
When signing into a therapy Zoom group, you should be ready, focused, and dressed. True or False.
True. Make sure you have on appropriate clothing for the group and are sitting in a chair away from other people and distractions.
What is the best way to deal with a group member that keeps talking over you?
Say "excuse me ____ but I was still speaking." Then continue with what you were saying before.
What is bullying?
It can look like a lot of different things but it's when one person is trying to intimidate another person.
Physical: pushing, pinching, etc.
Threatening: "If you tell the teacher, I'm going to ..."
Verbal: use of mean or rude words
What are 2 things that we should do to respect other people if we are in the community during COVID-19?
Options:
1. Personal space (ideally 6 ft)
2. Wear a mask
3. Wash your hands