Problem-solving
Name three people you can go to if you are feeling stuck/struggling?
-Friend
-Teacher/mentor
-Trusted adult
What is one way to improve your communication skills?
Active listening, nonverbal & visual communication, empathy and respect, appropriate tone
True or False: it is a good idea to engage confrontation when you are feeling very emotional.
False! It is better to have this conversation/ confrontation with a clear mind
Define consequences.
1. a result or effect of an action or condition.
What do we mean by "Big Picture"?
Planning for your future, Planning for your career goals, and Planning your personal goals.
Who said "“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results?”
Albert Einstein
What are the two most important values that help us keep our emotions in control?
Empathy and Respect
Mention three examples of self-regulation
Breathing techniques, take a walk, exercise, meditate, journal, video games.
True or False
Is every consequence negative?
False, there can be both positive and negative consequences.
When should we start focusing on the bigger picture?
As soon as possible.
What should you do when your solution does not work?
Re-evaluate, restart the problem-solving process
If you are in a rush, what is the most effective channel to communicate with your teachers?
Face-to-face
A kid appears to be distant, quiet, and not present.
What kind of emotion is the kid showing?
Sad or Depression.
What is it called when someone does not take responsibility for their actions?
Playing the victim/Lack of accountability.
If we fail along our journey when trying to reach our big picture, does that mean we can no longer obtain our goal?
No, our failures teach and give us experience in order to be able to reach the big picture.
When solving problems, what should you avoid when analyzing?
Being emotionally driven
What is the first step for effective communication?
Active listening
If someone comes to you with problems that you can't understand, what can you do for them?
Simply listen to them or direct them to a trusted adult (counselor, therapist, etc.)
What are the three types of consequences?
Natural, Logical, and Problem-Solving.
How can we begin the journey to seeing the bigger picture?
Identifying our strengths and weaknesses to better plan for our future.
What are the three steps when trying to solve a problem?
1) Understand
2) Strategize
3) Implement
What are four out of the seven C's?
- Clear
- Concise
- Concrete
- Correct
- Coherent
- Complete
- Corteous
What are three of the five components of emotional intelligence?
Self awareness, Empathy, Motivation, Self regulation, Social skills
Scenario:
You and a friend are playing with fireworks and a firework explodes in his hand for holding it for too long.
What type of consequence is this?
Natural.
Name three values you must have in order to see the "Bigger Picture"
responsibility, accountability, discipline, team work, and emotional intelligence.