Rights
This right ensures you can make your own decisions
The right to make choices
This exercise happens in 30 second intervals
Breathing exercises
To receive support in building independent living skills. Examples can also include educational videos and active listening.
Right to Learn and Grow
Your roommate yells from across the house that the music is too loud. Is this a good or bad communication?
Bad
Name the responsibilities of roommates with the following room:
Kitchen
Washing our dishes, taking turns taking out trash, keeping the counters and sink clean for others.
This right ensures your right to personal spaces and dignity
The right to be treated with respect
When you are too upset to communicate about a problem in the moment
Telling the other person you need a moment to recoup before discussing the situation
This right ensures you are allowed to go out and socialize and participate in events with others
Right to Participate in the Community
Your roommate knocks on your bedroom door and respectfully asks you to lower your music because it is disruptive. Is this good or bad communication?
Good
Name the responsibilities of roommates with the following room:
Your personal bedroom
This is your space and roommates should respect your privacy by not entering your room without your permission.
This is the right to live in a safe environment free from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Right to be safe
Listening to music, doing jumping jacks, taking a walk.
Physical distractions to deal with our emotions.
To understand rules, expectations, and personal plans.
The right to be informed
Someone asks you "How are you today?". How should you respond?
"I am great, thank you for asking, How are you?"
"Im doing well. How are you?"
Name the responsibilities of roommates with the following room:
Your roommates bedroom
Always knock or ask for permission to enter and respect the personal space and privacy of others.
To express thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear or interruptions.
Right to be heard
Practiced in buddhism and has relaxation benefits that may allow healthy coping
Meditation
This is a right you are given in our country to help make decisions about our country
Right to vote
Someone tells you they are in a bad mood and do not want to be around others. How should you respond?
Allow them their personal space the same as you would want. It also does not hurt to ask if everything is alright.
Name the responsibilities of roommates with the following room:
Living Room
Keeping the living area clean and presentable for roommates and guests.
To have personal space, private conversations, and confidentiality respected
The right to privacy
Counting to a certain number, watching a funny video, calling a friend for support.
Mental Distractions to Cope Healthily
This right ensures you can practice any faith of your choosing.
The right to religion
When having a conversation with others, we want to practice ______ listening skills to ensure we are taking in all of the information and listening accurately.
Active
Name the responsibilities of roommates with the following room:
Bathroom
Keeping the toilet, sinks, and shower areas clean especially if shared with a roommate. This is also important as guests may use your bathroom as well.