Name 3 things you look for in a healthy/feel-good friendship.
Examples: Kind, loyal, trustworthy, compromising, sharing, fun to be with!
Are all emotions normal to experience or there are also bad emotions?
all of emotions are normal to experience, there are no bad or good emotions because all of them have a job to do
Name 3 ways you can calm down
Deep breathing, drawing, music, taking a shower, going for a walk,...
What is an expected behaviour in a grocery store?
Inside voice, wait in line, pay for your items, ask for help finding something
Name 3 styles of communication
Passive
Agressive
Assertive
Why is being understanding important in a healthy friendship?
We are all different, we all make mistakes, and have good and bad days.
Name 3 things you can notice in your body when you're feeling mad.
Example: Heavy breathing, red face, heart beats fast, shaking, tight muscles
Who can support us if we need help finding calm?
Name 2 places that have different expected behaviours.
Library vs gym
Home vs. school
Doctor office vs. mall
What should you always do when faced with bullying?
Tell a trusted adult!
What can you do if you and your friend get in a fight?
Give them space, apologize, talk it out (use the stoplight strategy, I-message), forgive
Name 2 emotions that are similar, but one is stronger
Happy and excited
Anger and Enraged
Nervous and Anxious
Tired and Exhausted
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Explain the green zone and why is it helpful with problem solving?
We are under control of our emotions and actions (what we say and do)
We can think clearly
We have green thoughts that can encourage us to try our best
What are 3 expected behaviours in your house?
Put clothes in the laundry basket, sit at the table, wash your hands, go to bed on time, do your homework, etc.
What are the 4 parts of an I message?
I feel…
When you…
Because…
I would like you too…
Conversations in friendsips are important! Name 3 things you can do to make a conversation better.
Eye contact (if it's comfortable), turn your body to face the person, ask questions, stay on topic, and make connecting comments.
Where would the feeling "nervous" go in the Zones of Regulation?
Yellow Zone
Bonus 100 points: Why?
What do you do if you tried one thing from the calm down poster and it didn’t work?
Just try another one
What can you do if you are someplace new and don’t know the expected behaviour for that place?
Ask or Look around
What does assertive communication look like?
Being honest and open, disagreeing respectfully, caring about your needs and the needs of others
When is it okay to break a friend's secret?
If you are worried they are hurting themselves, someone else, or being hurt.
How are the emotions sorted in the Zones of Regulation?
Our energy level/intensity
Explain a rule about using the calm-down box.
Items should be returned so that I can find them later
Items inside are tools, not toys
I am not distracting others while using my tools
The tools are mine and should not be shared
What happens if we hang around others who show unexpected behaviours
They might be a bad influence or people might think we will do unexpected behaviours
True or false: Arguments can happen by accident?
True, in arguments no one is trying to hurt anyone on purpose.