A close, voluntary relationship between two or more people that is characterized by mutual affection, trust, and support
Friendship
a technique that involves giving someone your full attention to understand what they are saying.
Active Listening
a developmental disorder marked by persistent symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
When I am fidgety in class and touching things, the teacher may give me this to help control myself
Stress ball
the quality of being truthful and acting in a genuine and sincere way.
Honesty
the action of taking part in something like raising your hand to answer a question
Participation
a serious mental health condition that involves a persistent low mood or loss of interest in activities
Depression
When I am upset and do not want to talk, my social worker may give me this to write how I am feeling down.
Journal
you take ownership of what happens as a result of your choices and actions.
Accountability
the ability to manage your impulses and behaviors to achieve goals, resist temptation, and make better decisions.
Self-control
a feeling of fear, dread, or uneasiness that can be a normal reaction to stress
Anxiety
When I am nervous and my heart starts racing because I am about to speak in front of the class, I can do this to calm down.
Deep breathing
having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
Responsible
the practice of planning and controlling how you spend your time to be more efficient and productive.
Time management
is a mental health condition that can happen when someone experiences a very scary or shocking event, like a serious accident or a violent situation, and continues to have upsetting thoughts and feelings about it long after the event is over;
Positive Affirmations
the ability to do something that frightens one
Courage
"I need help with my homework"
Asking for Help
neurodevelopmental disorder where kids may have a harder time with things such as talking, making friends, playing with others, or remembering to stop and think before they act
Autism Spectrum Disorder
When I start to feel angry, my hands to sweating, and I come hot, I can do this to help cool down and remove myself from the sitution.
Take a Walk