What is one way to stay calm in a heated argument?
take deep breaths, pause before responding
All or nothing thinking, mind reading, catastrophizing.
Name one healthy coping skill for stress
Exercise, journaling, music, talking to a friend, etc.
What is a value?
A belief or principle that is important to you.
What is the difference between negative and positive self-talk?
Positive encourages you, negative puts you down.
True or False - ignoring conflict always makes it go away
false
True or False - thinking traps are always based on facts
False
True or False - Coping skills work for everyone the same way.
True or False - Values never change over time
False
True
What does using "I statements" mean?
Speaking from your own feelings rather than blaming
if you think "everyone hates me," which type of thinking trap is that?
Overgeneralizing
What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping skills?
Healthy helps in the long term; unhealthy may feel good in the short term, but causes harm.
Give an example of a value and an action that matches it
e.g., Value: honesty - Action: telling the truth
Give an example of turning negative self-talk into a positive statement
"I'm bad at this" - "I can get better at this"
yelling, name-calling, interrupting, sarcasm, etc.
What is one strategy for challenging a thinking trap?
Look for evidence, reframe, consider other perspectives.
List two coping skills you could use before a big test
breathing exercises, visualization, music, positive self-talk, etc.
What is one way to figure out if your actions match your values?
Compare decisions to your core beliefs, ask if it feels right.
Why is self-talk important for confidence?
any example where both sides benefit, e.g, sharing time on a video game
Create your own example of a thinking trap and share the healthier thought
Any accurate example.
What coping skill from this group do you think will help you most in the future?
Any personal choice.
Share a value you want to live by and one way you can act on it
What is one motivational strategy you learned in this group?
Goal setting, affirmations, visualization, etc.