Healthy Relationships
T or F Relationships affect our moods.
True
T or F You can change the intensity of your emotions by changing what is happening in your body.
True
"If you keep doing that, you'll be sorry." is an example of what type of communication:
a) passive
b) aggressive
c) assertive
b) aggressive
Explain what a drug is.
A substance that changes how you feel or see things; changes the way your body works.
What is it called when you do the right thing when no one is looking?
Integrity
People you socialize with
When we are having strong feelings such as being extremely stressed or upset in some way; we are:
a) more likely to make a good decision because we are focused and alert
b) less able to think clearly and make a wise choice
b)
I go along with others opinions because I don't want to be different.
Passive
T or F. People choose to become addicted to drugs.
F. No one chooses to have a problem with drugs. It happens gradually over time.
What type of risks should you take?
Healthy Risks
This feeling is as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day for your physical health.
Loneliness
We talked about 3 ways to bring strong feelings down quickly. Name one.
Temperature: splash cold water
Intense exercise
Paced breathing
Paired muscle relaxation
"You finally got a haircut that looks okay." is an example of what type of communication.
Hint: back-handed compliment
passive-aggressive
Which type of smoking is currently the least dangerous to your health? Cigarettes or vaping
Bonus point if you can explain why.
Cigarettes because we know the dangers after years of study. Vaping is too new to know all the dangers over time.
What is it called when you overcome challenges?
Resiliency
It is important to look at how our relationships make us feel. This type of relationship brings us down.
an unhealthy relationship
When there is a problem we can't solve and it is bothering us, we can use this type of strategy to help us forget about it, at least for a little while. Hint: It starts with the letter "D"
A Distraction skill
"Thanks for thinking of me, but I'm going to say no this time."
T or F This is assertive (helpful) communication
T
Name at least one unhelpful and unkind word to describe someone who has a problem with using substances.
tweaker, stoner, meth head, alcoholic...
What character trait did we work on today?
Wellbeing
Name a positive relationship you've made while at EXCEL.
student or staff relationship
T or F You should do something nice for yourself like listening to your favorite music or taking a warm shower when you are not stressed or upset.
True. Self soothing is important every day. It can help when you are stressed and upset but also help you handle problems better if you practice taking care of yourself every day.
Pick which statement uses good communication skills:
a) "Can you please not do that?"
b) "I respect your opinion, but let's agree to disagree."
c) "I know it sounds picky, but can you please not eat french fries off my plate."
b)
What is the most used substance that can be harmful?
sugar
T or F. Is it okay to make a mistake?
True. You can take healthy risks and fix mistakes. That is how we learn.