Social Stories

Coping strategies

100

I am at school and the teacher will not call on me to answer a question that I know. How do I feel and what should I do?

I could feel sad, mad, or frustrated

I should wait to be called on, take deep breaths, write down my answer for later, or think positive affirmations about myself

200

I find out my friend went to the mall without me when we were planning to go together. What should I do?

I should not assume she does not like me or doesnt want to hang out with me. She may have been busy or needed to go with someone else! Instead I could...

Ask her if she would like to go to the mall together another time or do something else together.

If I am feeling frustrated, I could practice a calm down skill I know or talk to a trusted adult

300

At home, my brother will not stop picking on me. I want to yell at him but I catch myself. What should I do instead?

I can remove myself from the situation and take a break in my room

I can listen to music

I can squeeze a stress ball

I can talk to a trusted adult

400

My sibling would not get out of bed this morning and now we are running late for my friends birthday party. How does this make me feel? How should I respond?

I could feel frustrated or angry. I could also feel upset because there was a change in my routine.

I can respond by taking deep breaths or counting to 10 before I talk to my brother.

Conversations

100

I am talking with my friends about a new band they like but I do not like the band. What should I say or ask next?

I could ask them what their favorite song from that band is

If they ask me if I like the band, I can tell them that I do not care for their music but they have catchy songs, etc.

200

I am talking with my friends when someone walks by that I do not get along with. What should I do?

I can keep talking to my friends about the topic we were discussing! This will help me get my mind off of feeling upset.

300

I meet someone new and they ask if I have any pets. What should I ask them after I answer their question?

I could ask them if they have any pets. If they say yes, I could ask what type of pets they have and take interest in their animals

Meeting others

100

I am seeing my best friend. How should I greet them?

I can give them a hug

200

I am meeting someone new. how should I greet them?

I can wave, tell them my name, and ask what their name is.

I could shake their hand.

I can tell them "it was nice to meet you" at the end of our conversation.

300

I see someone I know but I am not sure if they would like a hug. What should I do?

I can ask them if they would like a hug