Being Assertive
Name 1 thing you can do with your shoulders when you're trying to be assertive
Keep them straight, relaxed, and back
Fill in the blank: When using an I-statement, you should start with the words, "I makes me ____."
Feel
Ask about their favourite things, ask how they are feeling today, ask what they are looking forward to, etc.
Would Mrs. Blanchard rather swim in a pool full of Nutella or a pool full of maple syrup?
Nutella!
Why should you face the person you're talking to when you're trying to be assertive?
It shows confidence; it gets their attention; it makes them turn towards you
Fill in the blank: After stating how you feel, the second line in an I-Statement should say, "_____ you"
When
Name two things you can do to help yourself when you're feeling upset.
Ask for help, ask for space, cry
Name at least 2 of the Group Rules we would review every week
1) Be Respectful
2) Be Kind
3) Participate
4) Confidentiality
5) Have fun!
What is a type of communication called where the person uses a loud voice and makes their body look big and scary?
Aggressive communication
Fill in the blank:
You can end an I-Statement with these words - "I ____ you to ..."
Need
What is one way you can tell how someone is feeling without them telling you?
Look at their face, look at their body language
What is Mrs. Blanchard's favourite type of snack?
Chocolate
What is a type of communication called where the person uses a small voice and makes their body look little and curled up?
Passive communication
Create an I-statement for this situation: Your mom doesn't notice that you cleaned the house.
It makes me feel unappreciated when you didn't notice that I cleaned the house. I need you to please tell me thank you next time.
Talk about whether this is ok to ask someone you meet for the first time: "Do you want to play everyday?"
It's ok to ask if they want to play, but its too much to ask for them to play every day, because they should have the choice of who they want to play with day-to-day.
What is the definition of empathy?
Sharing another's sorrows & joys; putting yourself in their shoes
Name 3 things you should do with your voice when acting assertive
Keep it calm, firm, and your words respectful
Create an I-Statement for this situation: You find our your classmate cheated off your test.
It makes me feel upset when you cheated off my test. I need you to please not look at my test next time.
Talk about whether it is ok to keep your feelings secret
It depends on who you are talking to, and how much you feel comfortable sharing.
During our first session, we played Relationship Bingo. Name at least 3 words from the Bingo card. Hint: They are all relationship characteristics.
Encouragement, conflict resolution, trust, respect, fairness, empathy, authenticity, forgiveness, shared interests, support, honesty, communication