Perspective Taking
What is Perspective Taking?
Perspective taking is the ability to understand and consider the thoughts, feelings, and viewpoints of others. This involves recognizing that different people may have different experiences and reactions to situations.
What does it mean to be flexible?
What type of communication style is this: Actually I have a great idea too. Can you please be open to hearing my idea too?
Assertive Communication
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
A growth mindset is the belief that your skills can be developed through effort and concrete actions. For example, sees difficulties as opportunities to learn and improve.
What does "Hakuna Matata" mean?
No worries!
Why is it important to practice perspective taking?
- empathy development
- Conflict resolution skills
- Improved communication
- Social skills
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness.
- Importance of active listening.
What's one way to deal with people who may annoy you?
Here are some examples:
- change the way we think about a situation
- Draw boundaries
- Be firm when needed
- Ignore them
- Don't take it personally
- Show Kindness
What type of communication style is this:
Oh, I guess we can play that way too.
Passive
What does it mean to have a fixed mindset?
That your talents and skills are static and unchangeable.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Situation: You see someone marching in the Thanksgiving Day Parade trip and fall on National TV.
1. How do you think they feel?
2. How would you feel in this situation
Answers will vary.
What is a coping strategy you can use when you are feeling annoyed or frustrated by others?
Responses may vary.
What communication style should we use most often?
Assertive
Is this growth or fixed mindset?:
- I'm only good at certain things
- I give up when it's too hard
- I hate challenges
Fixed Mindset
What type of Pokemon is Pikachu?
Electric
Where does Social Perspective taking happen?
- everywhere
- at home
- at school
- when you're with your friends
- at a restaurant or store
- sporting events
What are some strategies you can use when working in a group if you disagree?
- compromise
- give and take
- agree to disagree
- Encourage some open communication
- Conflict resolution strategies
What type of communication style is this:
Stop changing the rules!! I'm not going to play with you anymore, cheater!
Aggressive
Is this growth or fixed mindset?:
- I can be good at anything
- I try until I get the results I want
- I embrace challenges
- I like learning about things I don't know
What's the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What are some benefits of good perspective taking skills?
- interpret the needs and wants of others
- demonstrate consideration and empathy toward others
- Adjust your behavior so that others feel comfortable
- Share in the happiness of others even without sharing the same level of interest in the topic, purely because they like the other person
- Think critically about social situations
How can you change this negative old thought into a new, positive thought:
"Why does she talk so loudly? And I don't care about the things she talks about" --> this increases negative feelings, anger, annoyance, etc.
She probably doesn't realize how old she is. Everyone has a different perspective on things that they like, which is okay.
This thought increases positive feelings, just as calm, content, comfortable.
What's your Assertive Response to this scenario:
"You are working on an art project and someone took the paint you were using off of the table without asking you."
Response will vary.
Change the following fixed mindset to growth mindset:
" I can't get any of these math problems correct?"
Answers will vary.
What's the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest