Counseling

Coping Skills

100

What is one thing that always makes you feel better when you are sad?

Just being able to express myself. 

I express myself through talking ( that way whatever is bugging me can’t stand a chance)

through music (I’m kind of a good singer)

Through exercise (that calms me down)

Through meditation and prayer (that takes away my worries)

200

What is one strategy you use at school to calm your body?

Great!

300

What is one thing you do that makes you happy?

Well hmm let’s see.. 

Playing guitar

Robot legos

 Camping,

 Video Games

Music 

Talking to friends

Blowing bubbles   (Which is your favorite for 600 points!)

400

Is reading a good coping skill? 

Do you prefer listening to a story or reading one?

Who in your family likes to read?

What are you currently reading?

What is your favorite book?

Great

500

What is one thing you want to improve about yourself?

Work ethic, motivation, learn a new skill, etc. 

Decision Making

100

When was the last time you made a bad decision?

...

200

What is one thing you hate doing around the house?

Cleaning, making bed, dishes, etc.

300

What is a time where you made a good decision?.

Listening to parents, doing homework, behaving, etc

400

What is one thing you should do before making a decision?

Think before you speak, think about the consequences, think about what is right vs wrong, etc.

500

What is one way to solve conflict?

Talk it out calmly, think rationally, etc.

Communication

100

What is one way to communicate better?

Listen, talk clearly, express feelings, etc.

200

When you think of the following people in your life, what are some descriptive words (called adjectives) that describe them?

Mom, Pap, Father, Grandma, Ballet Coach, Counselor Bryan

.... Great!

300

What is the key to communication?

Listening!

Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens- some dude (forgot his name- I wasn’t really listening)

400

What is one person who is hard to talk to about things?

Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Friend, etc.

500

What is the easiest and what is the hardest thing to talk about with others?

Feelings, School, Family, etc.

Behavior

100

What are some behaviors you want to really work on?

Staying focused on things that don’t interest me

Lowering my anxiety levels by doing calming things 

Being a positive source of love and gratitude 

200

A place at my house where I feel the most comfortable is..

Bedroom/Swing/Living Room...

300

Good use of your personal devices means all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Make sure your camera is turned off unless you’re using it 

B. Going on sites that my mom and my teachers don’t want me on.

C. Make sure you take breaks every 15 minutes to move around & rest your eyes.

B

400

What is the behavior that should be used at school?

Listening, doing homework, paying attention, etc.

500

What is positive things about yourself?

Funny, athletic, artistic, etc.