Patience
Instead of saying "You always do this," using these "2-letter" statements focuses on your feelings and reduces the other person's defensiveness.
I statements
This is the term for the "limit" you set with friends, like saying "no" to an outing because you need a night to yourself.
Boundary
When you disagree with someone, this "A" word means standing your ground firmly without being a bully.
Assertive
Define de-escalation
verbal/nonverbal/tactical skills to calm down and reduce conflict
I'm tall when I'm young, and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
A candle
This "patient" form of communication involves letting someone finish their whole thought without interrupting them or thinking of your comeback.
Active Listening
This is the "internal voice" you use when you talk to yourself. Self-care involves making sure this voice isn't a bully.
Self-talk
This is the name for "unspoken pressure" from friends to do something you aren't comfortable with.
Peer pressure
Define emotional control
staying calm instead reacting emotionally
Who's birthday is it today?
JASYN! Let's all sing Happy Birthday!
This chemical is released during a high-stress argument, making you feel "aggressive" and ready to defend yourself at all costs.
Adrenaline
This physical practice involves focusing on your breath to help train your brain to be less reactive and more patient.
Mindfulness
This is the practice of "Pause, Process, Proceed"—waiting 3 seconds before responding to a comment that made you angry.
Impulse Control
This is the acronym for the most dangerous times for a person: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.
HALT
5 x (10+3) + 2
67
This 11-letter word describes the ability to "bounce back" from a setback or a relapse and keep moving forward.
Resilience
Instead of saying "I'm bad at this," someone with a "Growth Mindset" adds this 3-letter word to the end of the sentence.
Yet
This is the 8-letter term for the "body's alarm" that goes off when you stop using a substance you've become dependent on.
Withdrawal
How to respond when someone says something that upsets you
- take a deep breath
- walk away
- have a civil conversation
First team to do 10 jumping jacks wins
who did it
This is the part of the brain located behind your forehead that helps you make patient decisions and control your impulses.
Prefrontal Cortex
Taking a 20-minute walk outside releases these "feel-good" chemicals in the brain that act as natural stress-fighters.
Endorphins
This chemical in your brain is the "reward" you get when you finally achieve something after waiting a long time.
Dopamine
Incorrect responses to conflict
yelling, bullying, and refusing to comply with rules
What month has 28 days?
ALL OF THEM!