How many executive functioning skills are there? Between 1-12.
12
A state of worry caused by a difficult situation. What is this the definition of?
Stress
The practice of taking an active role in your own well being and happiness, during periods of stress. What is this the definition of?
Self care
The action of organizing something is called?
Organization
What holiday is coming up in November?
Thanksgiving
Focus is an executive functioning skill. Name one way you can help yourself focus.
Eye contact with person talking, head up, remove any distractions, get good sleep, etc.
Name a situation that you were in this week, that made you feel stressed.
Name what you do.
What is one way you have organized at school this week?
Name
What are you looking forward to in November?
Each group member share
What is one way you cope with stress? What helps you feel less stressed.
Each group member name a coping tool.
Name a coping strategy for stress and self care.
Make time to check in with yourselves, Deep breathing, Gratitude journal, five senses, walk, count backwards, listen to music, etc.
Name
Give a group member a compliment
Give compliment
Planning, prioritizing, and organization are all executive functioning skills. Name a way you can prioritize and/or organize a task.
What would someone's body language show you (facials or body) if they are feeling stressed?
Sighing, head down on table, louder voice, crying, talking fast, etc.
How many meals a day should you eat?
3
What does being and feeling organized look and feel like?
Organized materials, being able to locate what you need, Remembering to get tasks completed, etc.
What are you thankful for?
Name what you are thankful for.
Name the Executive Functioning skill Mrs. Reiner discussed in her slideshow last week. It starts with an "S".
Stress tolerance
Do adults get stressed out? True or False.
True- everyone experiences stress and different stress levels.
What does the word advocate mean? " Remember to advocate what you need"
Ask for help and express how you are feeling and what you need.
Name one way you plan to help with your organization next week? What is your organizational goal going to be? Each group member share.
Name
Each group member tell something positive about your week so far
Name something positive