Expected Behaviors
What are 3 expected behaviors while at a grocery store?
Put groceries in shopping cart/basket, respect personal space, say excuse me if trying to walk through a crowded aisle, wait in line to check out, pay for items, put shopping cart away when done, etc
What is your least favorite coping skill and why?
answers can vary
Your sibling comes into your room during a time you don't want her in there. What do you do?
What if they don't listen the first time?
3 strikes you're out; Politely ask them to leave (1) and if they don't listen the first time politely ask them again(2). IF they still don't listen ask mom for help (3 you're out!).
You want to do one thing and your friend wants to do another. What healthy habit is it when you solve this problem?
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short
What are 4 expected behaviors to have at home?
Talk with a nice tone, follow directions, no arguing, not getting in the last word during an argument, get chores done daily that I'm in charge of, wake up and get ready for school, etc....
What is your favorite coping skill and why?
answers can vary
You are at the store standing in line. Someone accidently bumps the back of your foot with their shopping cart.
What do you do?
Answers can vary
When you wake up in a bad mood but you are motivated to get through the day because you know when you get everything done you can play video games.
What healthy habit is this called?
Begin with the end in mind
Guess my middle name or the year i was born if you get it right you can control (within reason) what we do for our next session for the first 30 minutes!
Casey or 1988
You ask your mom if a friend can come over to spend the night and she tells you no because you have family in town and will be busy. You decide to walk to your room and slam the door?
Expected or unexpected? If unexpected, how can you make it a win-win situation.
Unexpected; answers can vary
Ask mom if friend can come over when family is not at the house, ask for a different day for a friend to come over, etc
You see that your friend is panicking about an upcoming test in a couple hours and they start to have some bad anxiety.
What appropriate coping skill could you suggest to your friend?
Answers can vary;
Deep breathing, grounding technique, positive talk (you got this don't worry), help them with a quick study session, etc
You have been standing in a line for 45 minutes (leaving is not an option).
What do you do?
answers can vary;
walk in place, sway body, read something on my phone, if I know a line will be long I will bring a book
When Prioritize and manage your time. Focus on important tasks before distractions and learn to say no to less important things.
What healthy habit is this called?
Put first things first
What healthy habit is it when we work together to achieve more. Combine strengths with others and respect differences to create better solutions than anyone could alone
Synergize
What are 3 expected behaviors while eating at a restaurant?
answers will vary;
Pay bill, use servers name (if they introduce themself), keep your trash on the table, dont pour salt and pepper on the table, don't steal tips off tables, if you have an issue with the food politely talk with your server/manager for a solution, etc....
Name 3 positives of using journaling as a coping skill
Answers can vary
Can help collect thoughts, recall past events, can help articulate your words and feelings, build confidence in expressing yourself, etc
Your mom asks you to do an extra chore that you usually don't have to do.
What do you do?
Do the chore that was asked
When you complete a task that you know needs to be done without being asked.
what healthy habit is this called?
Being proactive
What healthy habit is it when we listen to others sincerely before sharing your own views. Try to see the world from their perspective first
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
You're at school and you see another (you dont know) student fall and drop all of their belongings from afar. You see 4 kids laughin at this person after they fell. You decide to join in and laugh at the person who fell too.
Was this expected or unexpected? If unexpected, how can we change this?
Answers can vary
Tell the kids to stop laugh and help the kid grab his things depending on severity get a adult involved
Does 1 coping skill work for every person?
No people are different. People like to use different techniques.
Your friend lets you know they found a way into the Marathon gas station after they close and they grab themselves free snacks and a soda. Your friend wants to show you how to do it.
What do you do?
Answers can vary;
Tell them no I don't want to & let your parents know what happened
Renew yourself regularly. Take care of your body, brain, heart, and soul to stay balanced and healthy
What healthy habit is this?
Sharpen the saw
What do you see once in June, twice in November, and not at all in May?
the letter 'e'