Social Skills
What do you say after you burp?
"Excuse me."
When do you use a coping skill?
You can use a coping skill at any point.
What does ANT stand for?
Automatic Negative Thoughts
What is a physiological (in your body) symptom of anger?
Heart racing, feeling flushed, shaking, seeing red, making fists, etc.
After an unsuccessful harvest, why did the farmer try a career in music?
Because he had a ton of sick beets.
Before addressing someone who is in a conversation, you should do what?
Wait until they are done speaking and then get their attention.
True or False: You should choose one coping skill and use it for every situation.
FALSE
Fortune-Telling
True or False: It is okay to feel angry.
TRUE
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!
What makes up an apology?
1. Express how you feel
2. Admit your mistake AND its impact
3. Make the situation right
What coping skill asks you to name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste?
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique
Name 3 of the most common ANTs.
All-or-Nothing Thinking, Focusing on the Negative, Fortune-telling, Blaming, Less-than, Mind reading, Labeling, If-only/I'll be happy when, Taking things personally
Name 3 inappropriate ways to express anger.
Yelling, hitting, throwing things, cursing, stomping, destroying things, hurting someone or yourself.
Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?
Of course! Buildings can't jump, silly.
What is personal space?
Physical and emotional boundaries that a person sets to feel comfortable and safe in their interactions with others.
Name 2 healthy coping skills.
Deep breathing, listening to music, going for a walk, 5-4-3-2-1 technique, talking to someone, etc.
Name a balanced thought for the following ANT: "I'm just bad at Math!"
"I am capable of doing hard things." "I haven't mastered this skill yet." "I can keep trying."
True or False: When you are hungry or tired, you are less likely to feel angry.
FALSE
What do you get when you cross and angry sheep with a moody cow?
An animal that's in a baaaaaaaaaaaaad mooooooooooooood!
How do you handle it when a peer takes something that you were using?
Take a deep breath and calmly explain that you were using that item. If they refuse to share or return it to you, calmly explain the situation to your teacher.
What are some clues that it's time to use a healthy coping skill?
When you start to feel out of control of your actions or emotions.
Body cues: racing heart, balling up fists, shallow breathing, etc.
Why are ANTs harmful?
ANTs contribute to increased stress, decreased creativity, and health problems.
Where in your body do you feel anger?
Name a body part.
Why was the calendar afraid?
Its days were numbered.