Myth or Fact
Talking about emotions makes people weaker
Myth. Talking about emotions often takes courage and can improve relationships.
Name one activity that helps families feel more connected
Eating dinner together, playing games, going for a walk, watching a movie, cooking together, talking without phones, etc.
Name two reasons someone might become quiet during conflict.
Name one family strength
Name one grounding skill
Avoiding anxiety usually makes it smaller
Myth. Avoidance usually provides short-term relief but often increases anxiety over time.
Fill in the blank:
“I feel most supported when someone ______”
Listens, checks in on me, gives me a hug, spends time with me, encourages me, doesn’t judge me, asks how I’m doing
Why might someone show anger instead of sadness?
Because anger can feel safer or easier to express than vulnerable emotions.
What’s one chore everyone dislikes?
Which helps anxiety more long-term?
A. Avoiding the situation
B. Taking small manageable steps
B
Two people can experience the same event differently and both experiences can be valid
Fact
Name one thing families can do after an argument to reconnect
Apologize, talk it through, take responsibility, hug, spend time together, forgive, ask questions, take a break then revisit
Give 2 possible reasons someone doesn’t text you back
How can families solve disagreements fairly?
Name one healthy distraction
Listening means agreeing with someone
Myth. Listening means trying to understand, not necessarily agreeing.
What’s one small thing that can make someone’s day better at home?
Saying thank you, complimenting them, helping with chores, asking about their day, giving them space, making them laugh, leaving a kind note
What’s another explanation besides “they don’t care?”
Name 1 thing every family member contributes?
What’s the difference between distraction and avoidance?
Distraction is a temporary break so you can return to the problem. Avoidance is trying not to face the problem at all.
Validation means saying someone is right
Myth. Validation means acknowledging someone’s feelings or experience, even if you disagree
BONUS! Every team has 30 seconds to come up with five things that help build trust in a family
Honesty, consistency, listening, respecting boundaries, following through on promises, apologizing, spending time together, kindness, reliability, keeping confidences
How can curiosity reduce conflict?
Curiosity helps us ask questions instead of making assumptions.
Create 1 family rule everyone could agree on
Name three things someone could do during a panic attack