Vocabulary
Define: what you think.
Thoughts
What is one example of nonverbal communication.
Examples: Eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, and body posture or position.
What does it mean to have empathy?
The ability to take on another's perspective, to understand, feel, and respond to their experience.
Smiling and waving are examples of what?
Nonverbal communication
Name a group rule.
(any of the 10 rules)
What is gratitude?
Feeling thankful and/or appreciative.
Have an open attitude, focus on the good, pay attention to their nonverbal and verbal communication, notice what they are (or could be) feeling.
Explain one of the five steps to responding.
(Breathe, awareness of body sensations, coping skills, use "I" statements, or Examine)
"I feel happy because I am getting soo many points." This sentence is an example of...?
An "I" statement
How do you practice Respecting Others.
Example: Maintaining Boundaries, following directions
Define: The transfer of information from one person to another without the use of words or spoken language. Nonverbal communication can occur in a variety of ways.
Nonverbal communication
What is an example of Reacting?
Example: Yelling back when someone says something mean.
What are some likely consequences of reacting?
Examples: Getting in trouble, escalating conflict, restrictions...
Someone said something mean. This is an example of a situation that is...
...out of my control.
Act out one of the calming choices.
(Demonstrate deep breathing, ABCs, or Counting)
What does it mean to react?
To act instantly, impulsively, and in an emotionally charged way, based on our "in the moment" negative thoughts of the situation.
Give an example of showing gratitude.
Example: Saying "thank you" when someone does something nice, or returning the favor.
Explain the difference between reacting and responding
I was in a situation where another person said something mean. I noticed that I had a very strong negative reaction, felt angry, thought about saying something mean back, and balled up my fists. What stress zone was I in?
Danger zone
If you identify a problem in group, you should also...
...brainstorm a solution.
What are interpretations?
Alternative reasons for another person's behaviors.
Give an example of a way to take care of yourself and maintain safety when you're in the danger zone.
Example: Walking away, using coping skills...
What are the 3 things that we always have control over.
Thoughts, feelings, actions
During an activity, I was upset that I didn't have the blue crayon that I wanted. Dr. Arfmann noticed that I was looking for it and offered to share her blue crayon with me. Afterward, I thanked her and told her how much her sharing meant to me. I practiced...
...Expressing Gratitude
What are the different types of boundaries
Physical, verbal, material, time