Relationships
What is friendship?
Friendship is having a good relationship with someone, who we call friend. People in a friendship have respect and affection for each other.
How would you ask someone you just met if they want to hang out?
Lets go out to lunch, dinner, movie.
Lets study together, play a sport, join a club...
How can you tell when you are feeling relaxed?
All answers are welcomed. Examples: deep breaths, muscles are relaxed, mind is calm
How would you feel if you were being ignored by a close friend?
Upset, sad...,
How do you build self esteem?
Identify the positives about yourself, do things you enjoy, be kind to yourself, do something that makes you feel good, challenge a negative thought
What are examples of healthy boundaries in relationships?
- ask permission, take one another feelings into account, show respect for differences in opinions, set limits.,
What are support tips for giving and receiving emotional help?
-Share your story, - Be honest about what you need and don't need, Validate their feelings, provide empathy not judgment
Name one thing you like about yourself.
ALL RIGHT ANSWERS!
What is something that makes you feel angry in a friendship?
distrust, conflict, no communication, no respects, untrustworthy,
Define coping skills?
The methods used to deal with a stressful situations.
What are unhealthy boundaries in a relationship?
What is something you can do to build trust in a friendship?
Honor your commitments, communicate effectively, be honest, help people, admit mistakes, be yourself!
What is something that makes you feel confident?
All right answers!!!!
When managing uncomfortable emotions, what is one coping skill I can use?
Talk to a love one, seek help, Journaling, listening to music, take a walk, take a hot bath or shower, mindfulness mediation (teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your body and mind).
What are 3 examples of positive coping skills?
Reading, spending time on your hobbies, practicing mediation and relaxation techniques. Any thing that makes you feel better is a coping skill.
What are boundaries? Feel free to give examples.
Behaviors and limits we set with ourselves and others within our relationships to keep us safe and healthy in all areas of our life.
Some examples:
Physical: personal space or bubble, things that belong to you
Emotional: saying no when you don't want to do something
What would you describe as the best quality YOU provide in a friendship?
ALL right answers!!!
Honesty, Loyalty, Trust, Dependable, empathy, nonjudgmental, caring, respectful etc.,
What is an example of positive self talk statements/phrases?
What is one emotion you do not like feeling?
Sad, Anger, frustration, etc.,
What is an example of a negative coping skill?
Fighting, throwing object, punching walls and or slamming doors, making threats, using your words to hurt others, yelling, etc..,
Tell me about your longest friendship. Why do you think it has lasted so long?
All right answers!
How do you work through a disagreement with a friend?
- Communicate with the other person
If you could have ONE feeling or emotion for the rest of your life, what would it be?
All right answers!
Is it okay to feel uncomfortable emotions such as sadness, anger, or disappointment?
Absolutely! All emotions are normal and healthy to feel. What matters most is how we handle those emotions so that we do not make decisions we will regret.
What should you do if none of your coping skills are working and you continue to feel out of control or unsafe?
1. tell someone you trust (family, friends, teachers, etc)
2. talk to a professional