Who has problems?
Everybody
What is your wizard brain?
Thinking brain
After an interaction you are experiencing racing heart, sweaty palms, and your face is getting hot. What is happening to your emotional elevator?
Your emotional elevator is rising up towards the 10th floor.
What does fact mean?
what you KNOW to be true
What is non-verbal communication?
Your body language and facial expressions
What is a problem kids have?
Chores, school, friends, etc
What is your Lizard Brain
automatic responses to the world
What kinds of red flags do our bodies have?
Inside and Outside
What does opinion mean?
What you THINK to be true
What is an "I" Message
I feel...when you...
A statement saying how you feel, the problem, and a possible solution.
What is a problem adults have?
Bills, work, etc. (As long as they are positive)
What are the "Three F's" of the Lizard Brain?
Flight, Fight, Freeze
What is an inside red flag
Something you can't see, but feel
How do we gather information other than using our five senses?
By asking questions
What is a double message
What you say does not match your body language, or that your words do not match the situation
What does it mean when someone Supports you?
Help you, make things easier, etc.
What are three of your five senses?
Sight, Smell, Hearing, Taste, Feeling
What is an outside red flag
Something you can see on the outside of the body
Why should you consider all of your choices before acting?
So you can find a solution that will get you the best result
What are the four types of communication
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive, Passive-Aggressive
What did a double line between stars mean when we were drawing our Constellation of Supports?
A strong support, someone who very supportive and they believe in you.
The Relay Center (Thalamus)
Give me two examples of an inside red flag and two examples of an an outside red flag
Inside: head ache, stomach ache, emotions (Sad, worried)
Outside: hands clenched, shaking, red face, crying
There are two types of consequences when dealing with the choices you make. What are they?
Consequences Now and Later, and Consequences that Affect Others
Tell me what an assertive way to communicate when someone cuts in front of you in line.
Let them explain