Unit 1 Mindset & Goals
What are some ways to tell if a goal is specific?
Includes a time frame, a deadline, short term goals and its realistic
What are the 4 common types of bullying?
1. Verbal Bullying
2. Physical Bullying
3. Relational Bullying
4. Cyber Bullying
Why are all emotions important, even the unpleasant ones?
- It helps us build relationships
- Avoid or resolve conflicts
- Learn from situations
- They help us communicate with others
What type of conflict generally gets easier to resolve and does not cause long-term physical or emotional harm?
Minor
What could make it difficult to achieve a long term goal?
money, transportation, lack of resources, injury/illness
What is the difference between being mean/rude and bullying?
Bullying is intentional and repeated over time. It often occurs when there's an imbalance of power.
Name an example at SMS of how a strong emotion can impact decision making - do not use real names or identify real people -
1. What was the emotion
2. how did it impact individuals involved
What type of conflicts are harder to resolve, have serious consequences, and cause physical or emotional harm?
Major
Name 2 helpful strategies that work for you when you are learning something new. Name 2 people you can go to for help.
Part 1: create goals, don't give up, do your research before hand
Part 2: teachers, family members, friends, school counselor
Name 4 strategies you could use to respond to cyberbullying.
- Block
- Report
- Don't Share
- Document
- Don't retaliate
-Support
Name 4 different strategies you could use for managing emotions.
1. Counting slowly in your head
2. Walk Away
3. Slow Breathing
4. Listening to music
5. Physical activity, such as going for a walk
What does making amends mean?
How does practicing something new and difficult grow and strengthen your brain?
It helps create and strengthen neuro-pathways
What is called when someone is aware that bullying is happening.
Bystander
Which part of your brain reacts when it feels a strong emotion? Hint: they call it the 'feelings alarm' and it is an automatic part of your brain
The amygdala
What does perspective taking mean?
understanding others' feelings, thoughts, needs and wants
Henry has a long term goal to read 15 books by the end of the year. Name 3 smaller short term goals to help him achieve this
1. Go to the library 2x a week for 30 minutes
2. Create a nightly reading schedule
3. Schedule a meeting with the librarian to discuss books of interest
Name an example of a safe/help strategy vs. an unsafe/unhelpful strategy for speaking up if someone is getting bullied.
safe - kindly asking someone to stop and explaining how it could make someone feel
unsafe- saying that if they do not stop you will act out aggressively
Which part of your brain is the thinking part of the brain? Hint: its job is to figure out what's happening and it helps manage our emotions and make positive decisions
The cortex
What's respectful communication? List 3 variables that make communication respectful
1. Doesn't make someone defensive
2. Doesn't make conflicts worse
3. Helps resolve conflicts
What actions can be taken to avoid or resolve conflict conflict?
1. Perspective Taking
2. Respectful Communication
3. Recognize and Avoid Blaming Statements
4. Making Amends - don't just apologize; make things right!