True or False:
You can communicate using your face/body.
True. Your face and body both can communicate through body language and non-verbal cues
True or False:
Emotions are bad!
False. Emotions are good and valid. How you respond to them is the bigger issue.
True or False:
Using an "I" statement (I feel upset I'm getting yelled at by my friends) is an example of a way to resolve conflict.
True.
Name one quality of a good friend.
Compassionate, kind, there for you, makes you laugh, makes you feel better, etc.
Give one compliment to one person in the group.
Participant's answer
What are the 3 styles of communication?
Passive (like a mouse), Aggressive (like a tiger), Assertive (like an owl).
If someone is sitting by themselves, fidgeting with their hands, looking all around, and biting their nails, what emotion might they be experiencing?
Stressed, anxious, nervous, worried
Someone calls you stupid and punches you in the arm. What should you do next?
A. Punch them in the face back and call them an idiot
B. Tell a trusted adult/guardian
C. Say nothing at all and just walk away
B. Tell a trusted adult/guardian; it's important to stand up for yourself, but also to avoid getting in trouble with the troublemaker
True or False: Taking care of yourself before taking care of others gives you a greater chance of being the best version of yourself for you and for them.
True. When you put other before yourself, you end up feeling drained and unfulfilled.
Name one thing someone shared during free time.
Amazing Gumball Movie, Mario Party Superstar, Video Game Collection, Drawing of Christmas Video Game, The Hunter: Call of the Wild
True or False:
S.T.A (method used when someone says something mean/rude to you or someone you care about) stands for Stop, Turn, Attack!
False. Stands for Stop, Think, Act
What are the 3 aspects of taking care of yourself?
Mentally, Physically, and Socially.
Participant's answer.
Name 3 of the 10 friendship qualities that were listed in the SCOOB video.
Do Things Together, Show You Care, Always Share Snacks, Remember You’re Awesome, Stand Up for Each Other, Stick Together, Be Thoughtful, Learn from Each Other, Scooby Dooby Do It.
Name one affirmation from group.
My feelings are important, I can express my feelings calmly and safely, I am patient and persistent in solving problems, I am a good and loyal friend, I will be kind and compassionate to myself and others, I am worthy of being treated with respect and kindness.
What are the 4 T's of communication?
Topic, Tone, Timing, Technique
Name the 5 emotions from the movie Inside Out.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear
What are 2 ways you can respond to conflict in a positive, healthy manner?
Find a compromise, calmly tell the person how you feel, use "I" statements, go into a different place, ask an adult for help, try a different way, find something else to do, stay calm, ask the other person to stop, ignore it, take a break, apologize if you did something wrong, etc.
What are 2 different ways you can make a friend?
Greet someone, talk to someone about common interest, compliment someone one, invite someone to hang out, be kind and compassionate, be friendly and loving, etc.
What is one skill you would like to improve on?
Participant's answer.
Describe what an unbalanced conversation looks like.
When only one person is doing the majority of the speaking and the other person does not have any room to share their thoughts/opinions.
What does S.O.B.E.R stand for?
Stop, Observe, Breathe, Expand, and Respond
What is a way you can respond to someone calling you a bad name?
*bonus* What kind of conflict is this?
Ignore it, tell them to stop, walk away, etc.
Small conflict (but it can escalate to a medium size)
What does G.R.A.C.E or T.A.L.E.S stand for?
Greet, Respond, Acknowledge, Common Interest, Expression
Turn taking, Appropriate topic, Listen to hear, Eye contact, Space
What what your favorite part about group?
Participant's answer.