Changes and Transitions
What is an example of a change and transition?
Example: Transitioning from middle school to high school. Changes in friend groups or interests. Changing your hair color.
Change can be difficult but it is necessary to _______.
Grow
Self Advocacy, the ability to effectively communicate ____ needs, interests, rights, and desires.
YOUR
Name a lifeline you can turn to for support.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988
ASU has consistently been reported to be number one in _________.
Innovation
Name two types of changes mentioned in the presentation.
Examples: Sudden or uninvited, long anticipated, every day, habits, or improving skills.
What is a strategy for coping with change?
Examples: Journaling, setting goals, identifying a creative outlet, talking to someone, etc.
Name the three components of advocating for yourself.
Understanding your needs, identifying support, and communicating.
If you attend ASU, how much do you pay for ASU counseling services?
None, it's free
What is the prominent ASU color?
Gold
Changes can activate your _______ _________.
Stress response
(Fight, Flight, and Freeze)
What are 4 steps you can use when coping with change?
1. Name your feelings.
2. Acknowledge the change.
3. Identify what is in your realm of control.
4. Use a coping strategy
Name three supports you can turn to in a time of need.
Family, Friends, Teachers, Counselors, School Social Worker, and any trusted adult in your life.
Teen Lifeline can be a helpful resource when you are going through a difficult time, if you call between the hours of 3 PM to 9 PM, the phone will be answered by a ___________.
Peer
What is the oldest building still standing at ASU?
Old Main, Tempe Campus
Name two benefits of changes and transitions.
Examples: Growth, strength, opportunities, and Pushes comfort zone.
When coping with change, we can give ourselves grace. What does that mean?
Giving yourself grace is giving yourself permission to make mistakes and be okay with it. It is understanding that you are not perfect. It's treating yourself like you would treat others when they happen to mess up.
Name an example of an emotional need.
Example: Reassurance, acceptance or support, competent, reputation, fairness relationship, reliability/ trust, support, feel acknowledged, or input is meaningful
What is the name of the app-based service for emotional health and well-being support at ASU?
Open Call Open Chat
Before Sparky the Sun Devil, what was ASU's mascot?
The Bulldogs
You can't control change, but you can control your _____ and _______.
Attitude and Actions
Using the scenario below, practice using the steps provided in the presentation for coping with change.
"You just graduated from high school, and in the fall you'll be attending college. You use your summer to prepare everything you may need. Now it is time to move into your dorm."
1. Name the feeling
2. Acknowledge the change
3. Name what is in your control
4. Using a coping strategy.
The facilitators decide if the response was acceptable.
Scenario: You had a really rough day. You have a lot of homework and chores to do. You don't feel like you have any energy to get things done.
How can you advocate for yourself?
The facilitators decide if the response was acceptable.
Name 4 ways you can seek support through ASU Counseling Services.
In-person
Telehealth services (virtual)
Open call and open chat
Schedule on Health Portal
ASU's Mental Health Line
What year did ASU finally become known as Arizona State University?
1958