Safety
Is it okay to hit, kick, punch, or harm someone in any way?
NO!
What can we do instead if we are getting angry or overwhelmed?
Name something you like about yourself
Yes! There are so many awesome things about you!
Earn an extra 3 points for naming 3 extra things you like about yourself!
Tell about a time you felt sad
:( Thank you for sharing.
When you are upset .... what coping skill helps you feel better?
Way to go!
A girl in your class draws a picture for you and is excited to give it to you. But when you see the picture... you don't like it. What do you do?
The polite thing to do is to say Thank You the person for drawing you a picture and place the picture in a safe space for keeping.
It would be impolite and hurt their feelings to tell the girl you do not like the drawing.
True or False
If you have feeling of hurting yourself or others you need to talk to your therapist as soon as possible?
True!
Who is your therapist?
Tell about the happiest moment of your life
Yeah for happiness!!
Tell about a time you felt scared
Ugh... so scary!!!
True or False
Coping skills are silly and do not work
FALSE!!
Coping skills are fantastic and help us feel better!
You are standing in line at school and the kid behind you is bothering you. What do you do?
First - use your words kindly and ask them to stop
Second - try to ignore
Third - ask a teacher for help
If someone at school tell you to do something that is not safe how should you respond?
Tell the person that you are not doing to do it in a calm manner. Then seek an adult if the situation calls for it.
Example:
Tell about something you are good at
You are awesome!!
What is your favorite feeling?
Wow! Thanks for sharing
What is your favorite coping skills.
Great job!
Extra point: If you are able to demonstrate it.
A lot of people can feel this way.
Here are some things to help:
Take deep breaths
Surround yourself with people you know
Ask for a break
If someone tries to pick you up from school that you do not know, what should you do?
First thing you can do -Do not leave with that person. Tell someone at the school to call Key Assets or your therapist. They have a name of people that are approved to pick you up. They must be wearing a Key Assets work badge.
Tell about a time you were brave
You rock!
Tell about a time you felt angry/mad. What did you did right and whats something we can do differently.
Great Job!
Teach another youth or a therapist a coping skill.
Great job! You are a rockstar.
If you want to communicate with someone in your class but don't know what to say, how can you start a conversation?
Introduce yourself
Ask them what they like to do for fun
Talk about your interest and see if they like them too. (Ex: video games, cat, crafts etc.)
If someone messages you on your ipad and says they are your friend, but you do not know who they are, what should you do?
It is not safe to respond to people who may message you that you do not know. Alert staff as soon as possible, or your therapist.
Fill in the blank:
I am proud of myself when
___________________
Go you!!!
What makes it hard to talk about your emotions?
Yes, that is really hard. Thanks for sharing.
Name 3 coping skills you can use while at school.
Great job!!!
Pick a peer in this group and stay a strength or something they do well. If you need help ask another youth to help you.
You all have so many strengths.
Ex:
Manners
Football
Coding
Writing
Jokes
Brave
Knowledge of games
Creative
SO MUCH MORE!!!!