Communication
_______________
is the exchange of information through the use of words or actions
Communication
True or False:
All peer pressure is bad
False
TRUE or FALSE:
A good time to talk to a parent about an important issue would be when we are walking out the door for work and school.
False-find a time when parents can give full attention to important issues, such as at the dinner table, after they have settled down from getting home from work, etc.
Why is it important to have rules/limits set by your parents?
Give your best SHOT!
Who played Genie in the live action Aladdin recently?
Will Smith
_______________________
postures, gestures, and facial expressions
Body Language
Give an example of negative peer pressure
What are 3 ground rules to having important family discussions?
Give your best SHOT!!
Examples:
No yelling, one person talk at a time, no interrupting, no shaming/blaming, no name calling, refrain from using always/never statements
An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. Unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes, especially of a hostile nature, regarding an ethnic, racial, social, or religious group. Bias that can cause harm, can lead to discrimination.
Prejudice
Name 3 members of Weasley family from the Harry Potter series
Ron
Ginny
Fred
George
Percy
Charlie
Bill
Molly
Arthur
Which of these three communication styles is most effective?
Passive, Assertive, or Aggressive
Assertive-you are being respectful of yourself and others. You are not being rude or nasty toward the other person but you are clearly expressing yourself and/or your needs.
Give two examples of positive peer pressure
Give your best SHOT!!
Name 2 big changes that might impact a family
Examples:
Divorce, birth of a sibling, parents loss of job, death, new step-parents/remarriage, step-siblings, etc.
Is an of a ____________
I-statement
How long was Genie stuck in the lamp in Aladdin
10,000 years
Explain what a mixed message is
Mixed message when your words say one thing but your actions, body language or tone says another.
An
______________________
is someone you see occasionally or know causally
Acquaintance
Why is it important to comprise, stay on topic, and stick to the current issue when having a difficult conversation with your family/parent/guardian?
Comprise-so there is a win/win, no win/lose or lose/lose in the situation. When dealing with conflict with a family member, its important to look at it as "teaming up against the problem, rather than against each other".
Staying on topic/stick to the current issue-its important to solve one issue, rather than bringing multiple issues in to a conflict. Not using the time to blame/shame or attack the other person.
Why is being mindful of your body language important when dealing with conflict with another person?
Because if you are demonstrating body language, such as arms crossed, finger pointing, eye rolling, shaking leg, getting into the other persons personal space, this could escalate the situation or cause the other person to feel defensive.
What does the evil queen in Snow White say to the mirror?
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all
Name the three communication styles and explain each one?
Passive-attempts to please others at any expense to yourself, avoiding conflict, may stand up for oneself
Assertive-firm and confident
Aggressive-attempts to gain control over another person; may be shown by being loud, rude, combative, bulldozing
How do you know when its negative peer pressure? HINT: What does it feel like to you? How would authority figures feel about it?
Does it feel right?
Would I get in legal trouble?
Would I get grounded?
ETC...
Name a few reasons how bottling emotions can hinder family relationships
You can start to hold a grudge towards a family member. You can explode and really hurt someone's feelings.
You can isolate from the family and then increase depression due to feeling alone.
Name one of the three ways you know a conflict is escalating
Give your best SHOT!
Disagreement
Strong emotions-anger
Body language
Behavior-yelling, screaming, crying.
What is Elsa's sister's name (Frozen)
Ana