Self Control
True or False:
One way to practice self control is to THINK then get calm first before responding to a situation.
True
Coping skills are things we can do to make us feel better if we are sad, angry, or nervous. Give 1 examples of a positive coping skill and one example of a negative coping skill.
Positive Examples: taking a break, exercise, deep breathing, grounding, meditation, reading a book, listening to music, talking to someone you trust etc.
Negative examples: Avoiding, over eating, acting out, etc.
High speed trains can go as fast as:
A. 88 MPH
B. 115 MPH
C. 186 MPH
C. 186 MPH
How might someone feel if you told them:
"Why are you playing that, that's a dumb game."
Bad, sad, mad. They might think you are saying they are dumb.
True or False:
My thoughts have no effect on my mood or behavior.
False
Your sibling is bothering you and after you tell them to stop, they continue t o bother you. What should you do next that shows self control.
Take a deep breathe (or two) walk away, tell a parent/guardian, use assertive language.
True or False
The way we talk to ourselves in our head is important.
True
When we talk negatively to ourselves in our heads it will effect our mood and behavior in a negative way.
How many horns did Triceratops have?
Three
What should you do?
You and your friend have a disagreement about what the best video game of all time is. You Should
A. Show him evidence that supports your position
B. Tell him you are right and he is wrong
C. Agree to disagree
C. Agree to disagree, respecting each others position.
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"Making mistakes is a part of life and how we grow as people."
When you make a mistake or a bad choice
What is assertive language and how does it show self control?
Assertiveness is communicating and expressing your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a way that makes your views and needs clearly understood by others, without putting down their thoughts, feelings, or opinions.
For example:
Calmly and confidently say,
I hear what you are saying JOHN but I told you I do not want to talk about this anymore.
True or False:
Mindfulness is when you intensely focus on being aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without overthinking it and without judgement.
True
Mindfulness can help us with feelings of anxiety, concentration at school, and when you are upset.
What is the color of an emerald?
Green
True or False:
Conflict can be good, and bring friends and family closer together
True:
Conflict provides an opportunity for making change — if both people are up for it. Conflict gives you a chance to work on the problems in your relationship.
Your friend does not want to play the game you are playing and calls it stupid. How do you feel? How will this effect your response?
Double points
One way to demonstrate self control is to become calm before reacting to a situation. What is one thing you can do to help calm yourself down and think about your next action?
Double points!
Practice 3 good deep breaths: breathing slowly through your nose, holding breath, then breathing slowly out your mouth.
Double Points
In what movie did a Evil witch say "Who'd have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness."
The Wizard of Oz
People enjoy being around me because?
Double Points
In what situation would it be helpful to think this:
"I don't have to be liked by everyone."
Example
A peer thinks you are "weird" and does not want to hang out with you.
The most important thing is to like yourself! BONUS POINTS:
Name two things you like about yourself?
Sometimes we get so frustrated we say things to ourselves or out loud like "What's the point! I give up." What could you say instead to yourself when frustrated?
Double points.
When we get nervous we worry about what MIGHT happen, to stay in the present moment we can focus on our senses. Name 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, and 3 things that you feel right now.
This is an example of grounding Double points.
Some modern robots, while not quite as advanced as those appearing in science fiction, are capable of moving intelligently through their environment and socially interacting with humans. The first mobile robot able to reason about its actions was built at the Stanford Research Institute between 1966 and 1972 and named for its jerky motion. What was the name of this robot?
A. Mr. Roboto
B. Shakey The Robot
C. Bender
B. Shakey The Robot
Triple Points
Give and an example of how a thought can effect you mood and your behavior.
Triple Points!!