Skills
What are coping skills? What is one that you know?
Ways to calm yourself when you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, mad, etc.
When do you know when someone is listening to you?
Eye contact, nodding, asking questions, clarifying
What's something kind each person in your family has done for you?
Personal response
Do choices always have negative consequences?
Some may and some may not. Be careful of the choices you take always!
Explain what happens when our "lid flips". What makes your lid flip? And how do you close it?
That's when we get really upset and we lead with our big emotions. Coping skills help with closing our lids!
(open answer)
What's a kind thing you could do for the person next to you?
Examples:
spending nice time with them, compliments, and sharing a story with them.
What does listening mean to you?
It can refer to ACTIVE listening, making sure you are saying your point across, asking questions when needed, etc.
When do you know if there is a problem in your family?
Screaming, quiet, distancing, etc.
What should you think about when you are making a choice?
Which animal can sleep standing up?
Horse
Name 1 coping skill you can use at school?
Any appropriate and personal responses are valid
What happens if you don't enjoy the topic of the conversation?
Can let the other person know and politely ask conversation to head another direction
Share your favorite memory with each family member.
:)
Is it better to make good choices or bad choices?
Most often good choices, but we also learning from mistakes or bad choices we end up making. Listen to yourself, those who support you, and seek help when needed.
Describe yourself in 2 words right now
Funny, smart, kind, happy, nervous, stressed, motivated, etc.
Name 1 coping skill you can use at home
Appropriate Answers
What should you do if you notice that someone is not listening to you talk?
Ask them if they are listening
In your family if you do not agree with someone, what do you do?
Tell them why, use coping skills
Name 3 good choices you can make in a day
Help someone, do your homework, clean, be kind, etc.
***RIDDLE***
What has words but never speaks?
A book
What does LUV stand for?
Listen Understand Validate
Who do you like talking and listening to?
Personal and appropriate answer (i.e. family, friends, neighbor)
2 Things I like and 2 Things I struggle with my family right now are...
It is different for each person. You know yourself the best.
Is there anything your family can help support you with right now?
Name 3 bad choices a person can make in a day
Talk back, not listen, not pay attention, be mean, etc.
Trivia Question: Which bone are babies born without?
knee cap