Superflex Strategies
If I am getting very upset, and it feels like I am starting to spiral, I can ask for this to help "re-set"
A break!
This unthinkable makes every conversation about themselves
One-sided sid!
Power-talk or "I feel" statement
If you are noticing someone seems uncomfortable with how close you are to them, what can you do?
Give them an arms distance of personal space
What is the capital of Massachusetts (my home state)?
Boston!
This breathing strategy involves your hand...
Five-finger breaths
This unthinkable is constantly feeling nervous and worrying about people and situations
Worry-Wall
When you are feeling sad, do this to help shift your mood...
Express your feeling to someone you trust, validate yourself, do something to raise your mood (e.g. go for a walk)
How can you make someone feel more included?
Ask them to join, Ask a question about them
What is my middle name?
Adam (there's a story)
This is a strategy that involves encouraging yourself when down or distressed
Positive self-talk
This unthinkable get's very fixated or "stuck" on what they want to do!
Rock Brain!
If acknowledged (felt), an emotion only lasts...
30-90 seconds
How can you practice making someone feel understood?
Try reflecting back to them what they said, or asking more questions about what they are feeling
Who is the true GOAT (Greatest of ALL-Time) of basketball?
Air Jordan obvio (a.k.a. Michael Jordan)
When my mind is having difficulty paying attention, I can use this...
a fidget or a focusing tool
This unthinkable is very distractable...
Brain Eater!
An emotion that last longer than 90 seconds is sometimes called a...
Mood
A key to teamwork is...
Who is the best superhero?
Batman or Ninja Turtles (both acceptable)
Close your eyes and take a deep breath
This unthinkable does not deal with small problems or set-backs well. When things don't go the way they want, they tend to break down...
Glass man
These are the 5 core emotions
Happiness/Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Fear
What is a strategy to build empathy (e.g. understanding of someone else)
Ask how they may be feeling, imagine yourself in their "shoes"
What is Eric's favorite food?...
Any ice cream!