socializing 101
Name two benefits of socializing with people your age
What is one sign or symptom of social anxiety?
feeling very afraid of judgment, avoiding social things, enduring socializing with great discomfort, excessive worry about upcoming events, sweating/shaking, mind going blank
Acute effects and health risks of this drug include lowered inhibitions and depression:
alcohol
What is mewing?
"Mewing" in teen slang is a gesture, often involving a "shushing" motion with one finger and tracing the jawline, used to indicate that someone cannot or will not answer a question. It's a way of avoiding a question, often done with a bit of playful defiance.
What does it mean to be confident?
What are reasons people experience conflict in relationships (family, friends, romantic) AND what are some ways we deal with conflict?
differences in wants, needs, misunderstandings, disagreements, judgments, misaligned personalities
fight, avoid, talk it out, compromise, manipulate, scream/yell, freeze, cry/become upset
An acronym used to help us develop effective interpersonal communication that will help us get our needs met and develop healthy relationships with others.
The first part is Describe...
DEAR MAN
Define crash out
To make a reckless or regrettable decision after a bout of rage or upset. Originated in the Black community, specifically in Louisiana with usage by rappers like NBA YoungBoy, but became popular on TikTok in 2024.*
Do you believe that your life and outcomes are controlled by yourself or by external forces (such as fate, others, policies, religious figures)?
BONUS: tell us the psychological concept that this refers to (hint: it contains the word "control")
locus of control
What is active listening and why is this an important skill?
Fully engaging in a conversation, paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, and responding thoughtfully. It helps convey empathy, ensures others (and yourself) feel heard and understood, also good for jobs and communicating that you understand.
What are boundaries and why are they important?
Boundaries are essentially about understanding and respecting our own needs, and being respectful and understanding of the needs of others
What is mogging?
"Mogging" is internet slang, originating from the "looksmaxxing" and "gymmaxxing" communities, referring to the act of being significantly more attractive than someone else, or generally appearing more superior.
What is mirroring? What are benefits/challenges?
When someone unconsciously mimics your body language, it can indicate rapport or agreement.
Is peer pressure always bad? Why or why not?
What is the difference between taking space (i.e., alone time) and isolating?
Taking space is intentional for regulating, taking a break, and then returning to the stressor.
Isolating can become a habit or pattern that can lead to depression and is usually an unhelpful behavior when we feel depressed.
Define brain rot
The state of losing touch with the real world as a result of consuming hyper-stimulating or chronically online content. Also refers to the use of seemingly meaningless buzzwords ("skibidi", "fanum tax", "rizz", etc).
Define stigma related to teen mental health and substance use AND give one example.
What are some ways you can relate to other people your age (like making new friends)?
Identity, activities, shared history, similar likes/dislikes
2 part!
What are other ways of communicating with others besides talking to them?
What are some ways you might know how someone else is feeling?
Writing letters, texting, using body language, sign language
What is SIX SEVEN?
Some say it means "so-so," especially since kids often pair the phrase with an up-and-down hand motion. Others argue it refers to a person who is tall, some think it stands for a basketball term, and so on. The bottom line is, the term "six seven" is nonsensical—which is sort of the point. As one tween TikToker put it under another video, "I think the point is that it makes no sense." And as another later replied, "but it's provocative."