Calming
Name 1 mindfulness technique
deep breathing, going for a walk, listening to music, tapping chest, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: Yelling, screaming, shouting, cursing, and putting others down are examples of healthy communication.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: People always have good thoughts
FALSE
How many months start with the letter "A"?
2
Name 1 muscle relaxation technique!
squeeze fists, stomp feet, rub hands together, stretch arms and legs, clap, etc.
what does it mean to engage in healthy communication
you express yourself without putting others down to share what you need for the relationship to be better
TRUE or FALSE: The way you think will impact the way you feel and what behaviors you will engage in next
TRUE
How many months end in "ember"?
4
Why is it important to learn calming skills in difficult situations?
because you will learn to de-escalate your body to continue working on a solution to the problem/you won't be reactive in negative situations
Name 3 types of communication
passive, aggressive, assertive
If you have a negative thought towards another person, what is one way to prevent acting on it
forgive them, talk about your feelings, tell a trusted adult, challenge the thought, walk away, etc
How many months have 28 days?
All of them!
What are the "5 senses" and list a coping skill for each sense
Sight - look at pictures, watch a show
Smell - smell favorite foods, candles, nature
Sound - listen to music, podcast, nature sounds like birds chirping or wind blowing in trees
Taste - eat a favorite snack
Touch - hold a blanket, hug a trusted person, wear comfortable clothing, etc
True or False: shrugging and indirect responses like "i don't know" or "sure" are examples of passive communication
TRUE
You have negative thoughts about harming yourself, how do you overcome it?
Use safety plan, talk to trusted adult/therapist, challenge the thought, find a distraction, engage in a hobby, remove self from source of trigger to reset your mind
How many months have 31 days?
7
What does the STOP acronym stand for?
S-Stop, T-Think, O-Observe, P-Proceed
Give an example of aggressive and assertive communication below
Your parent told you it's time to do chores, but you are not in the mood because you had a bad day at school
Aggressive: "leave me alone", "youre stupid", "I don't want to", "you don't care about me"
Assertive: "May I do my chores at a later time. Im still feeling sad after a bad day at school."
What does "thinking" skill mean?
The ability to challenge negative thoughts and not act on them
Which month has the most birthdays every year?
August