Coping in the Moment
What is one way Candyce can manage her anger when Javon pulls her hair?
Take Space; Deep Breathing, Communicate her Feelings; and so much more!
What is Mr. Jovon's favorite sport?
Basketball
Do you need to brush your tongue to have a clean mouth?
Yes!
What does it mean to follow confidentiality?
Staff will keep your information private and not share it with others.
You are in charge of not sharing peer's information with others.
You are trying to tell your brother a story, but he keeps interrupting you. How does this make you feel?
You would feel frustrated because he isn't letting you share.
When you become triggered by a peer, who is responsible for your actions?
You are responsible for your actions even if someone else triggered you.
How many kids does Mr. Ron have?
How long do you need to brush your teeth for?
True or False: You can do your privilege activities whenever you want.
False: you need to complete your treatment or homework before you can do your free time activities (like independent time).
On your way to lunch, your peer trips while walking through the doorway. Three other peers start to laugh at her. How do you think your peer feels?
My peer may feel embarrassed by making a mistake in front of her peers.
Can you name 7 different coping skills?
Coloring; Journaling; Deep Breathing; Go for a Walk; Dance Break; Listen to Music; Write a Letter; Puzzles; and so much more!
What is Mr. Marty's favorite KIND of music?
Gospel
What parts of your body do you need to wash when showering?
Hair, face, arms/armpits, chest/breasts, privates, legs, feet
Name two (2) rules around medication on the program floor?
No talking/goofing around
Check mouth with staff after taking meds
No bathroom for thirty (30) minutes after meds
You hear a peer talking about inappropriate things with another peer what staff isn't looking. How does this make you feel? How do you handle this situation?
You may feel upset, confused, or jealous.
Your teacher yells at you in front of your peers for doing poorly on your test. How can you respond appropriately?
Use a coping skill (like deep breathing), communicate your feelings clearly (I feel... when...), and try again!
What kind of cany does Ms. Candyce like?
Fruity candy
Two (2) times a day or after every meal
How much space should be between you and another person to maintain boundaries?
Six (6) feet or an arms length away
You really REALLY want to buy a new game and a snack with your money. But you only have enough money for one thing. How does this make you feel? What do you do?
This makes you feel disappointed, upset, frustrated, impatient.
Your peer says something really hurtful about you to the rest of the group. What are you feelings? How can you respond appropriately?
1. You feel embarrassed, mad, and/or sad
2. use a coping skill, communicate your feelings, and/or set a boundary
What is Mr. TJ's favorite game?
Call of Duty
What is the difference between shampoo and conditioner?
Shampoo cleans the hair - target the head and the roots of the hair
Condition protects the hair and detangles it - target the ends of the hair
Name all the situations where it is necessary to put a youth in a restraint.
1. danger to themselves
2. danger to others
3. try to elope
Your peer gets to go on overnight visits every weekend and brags about how fun it is. You notice that she is always picking at her nails and tapping her feet before she leaves. What do you think she is feeling?
Your peer may be feeling overwhelmed, nervous, scared, excited, or intimidated.