Choice
Poor choice
While playing dodge ball I got him with the ball and said, "the other team was not playing fair".
Better choice
Sit down, do not rant
What are coping skills?
Strategies to help during overwhelming situations
What is a reason why someone tattles?
to get them in trouble
not minding your own business
I did not do anything fun today. What size problem?
Level 1 - not a problem, a glitch
Blaming statement
I can never hang out with anyone because I have therapy.
Responsible statement
I can't hang out right now because I have therapy
Poor choice
Instead of getting my work done, I argue.
Better choice
Do my work, do not argue. I will feel better and everyone around me will be happier.
When do we use coping skills?
When we are feeling frustrated, angry or overwhelmed...
What should you ask yourself before you report?
Am I helping
I did not understand my math work. What size problem?
Level 2 or 3 I may need help from an adult
Blaming statement
I can't go outside because my mom is making my clean my room
Responsible statement
When I am finished cleaning my room I can go outside
Poor choice
My job for the day was to clean my room. I was playing instead of cleaning. My parents checked on me and my room was not clean. Now I am grounded.
Better choice
Clean my room when I am told
Name a coping strategy you like to use
5 deep breaths
triangle breathing
lazy 8 breathing
6 sided breathing
counting
What should you ask yourself before you tattle?
Am I being kind or hurtful
I am not allowed to play that video game I really want to play. What should size reaction should I have?
A tiny reaction, this is not a problem, use coping strategies
Blaming statement
My brother is so annoying
Responsible statement
my brother is only 4 years old, I understand...
Poor choice
I talked back to an instructor at karate. I got in troubled and then felt embarrassed.
Better choice
Do not talk back
When I start to feel anxious that I do not know an answer I should
Use any of my coping strategies
What will others think of you if you correct them or tattle on them often?
Not cool
The size of the problem has to match the size of the _____
reaction
Blaming statement
I had to go to all these stores today and never get to do anything fun.
Responsible statement
I know we have to run errands sometimes so Mom and Dad can take care of things...
Poor choice
I did not demonstrate good sportsmanship. I argued, yelled and said mean words to others. Now no one is talking to me...
Better choice
Remember good sportsmanship, it is just a game. The game will only last for a short time but others will remember if I act inappropriately. Use my coping strategies.
When I have jealous or envy thoughts I should?
Use coping strategies
Have a for now thought
What do others think of people who purposely blame or try to get them in trouble?
I don't want to hang with you
Not a good friend
If the size of the problem and the size of my reaction do not match then I am acting _____
inappropriately
Blaming statement
Give an example of a blaming statement
Responsible statement
Give an example of a responsible statement