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What is a Good Friend (True/False)
Appropriate Responses
Emotion Regulation
Boundaries
Empathy
100
A friend sticks up for you
True - a friend should support you
100
How would you respond: "I went camping over the weekend, we saw so many animals"
Examples: "Where did you go camping?" "What animals did you see?" ... etc
100
Describe: Deep Breathing 

Slow, deep breaths (in and out) to calm down the body and interrupt behavior.

100
Don't be a space invader - how far should you stand when talking to someone (face to face)
Arms length
100
What is empathy?

Empathy is an act where you show another person that you can understand how they are feeling, what it could be like to be in their position. You act in a supportive, caring and understanding manner – validating their feelings. 

200

A friend doesn’t have other friends – only you 

False - it is okay to have many acquaintances, friends and best friends
200

How would you respond:"I am having my birthday party this weekend, would you like to come"

Example: "Thank you for the invitation what are the details (location/time/cost)" "Sorry I am busy this weekend, I hope you have a great birthday"
200

Describe: - Muscle Relaxation

Squeezing and releasing muscles to decrease physical tension. (use a stress ball)

200
What is peer pressure
Being influenced or doing something that a peer is asking you to do 
200
A friend discloses to you that she feels sad
Talk to her, offer support (by telling a support worker or family member)
300

A friend is someone who would give you whatever you asked 

False - we do not need to give gifts/money to our friends
300

How would you respond: "I got a new dog on the weekend"

Example: "What did you name the dog?" "What kind of dog?" "Do you have any pictures", etc
300
Describe: Counting
Counting forwards or backwards to interrupt negative thoughts example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
300
Signs of a healthy relationship

• Respect each other

• Talk honestly and freely to each other

• Share decisions

• Trust and support each other

• Respect each other’s independence

• Talk calmly to each other

• If in a disagreement explain your feelings


300
A peer made a mistake at work and is feeling stressed
Listen, practice calming strategies together, ask for support from a support worker or family member
400
A friend is someone who compromises and makes plans together
True - it is not fair for only one person to make all the plans
400

How would you respond: "I am going on vacation next week"

Example: "Where are you going?" "How long will you be gone for?" "What will you do while on vacation?" etc. 
400
Describe: Journaling

Drawing or writing about the negative feelings

400
Examples of visible and invisible boundaries
Visible Boundaries: doors (bedroom, bathroom), fence (neighbors)


Invisible Boundaries: personal space, asking for consent

400
A peer lost one of their favorite items (example: bracelet, CD, game)
Listen, offer to help look for it, tell a support worker or family member
500

A friend is someone who will listen to you and try to give you advice

True/False - we do not want to make our friend into our counselor (friends should practice active listening skills)
500

How would you respond:"I am not feeling very well today"

Example: "I hope you feel better" "Do you need me to get you help?" "Should I notify your support worker?" etc. 
500
Describe: Thought Replacement

Focusing on a more pleasant or reasonable thought. Example: thinking about being in the park, the mountains, the beach, etc. 

500
What is an unhealthy relationship?

• Unbalanced

• One person may try to control the other person

• One person may try to manipulate another person to get their way

• Use verbal insults

• Use mean language

• Put each other down

• Physical Violence


500
A peer tells you that their team lost the tournament
Listen, ask about other events upcoming