Active Listening
True/False - Friends can have their own thoughts and opinions
True. We ALL are entitled to our own opinion (It does not mean it is right!)
What are the three styles of communication?
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive.
What does respect look like?
Eye contact, waiting, sharing, people helping each other, carefully listening, taking turns
Why are coping skills important?
Coping skills are adaptive techniques and behaviors used to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate difficult life challenges.
They act as vital mental and emotional tools to keep you grounded.
Give an example of an open ended question and a closed ended question
Multiple answers.
What does active listening look like?
Fully present
Non-verbal cues (facial expressions, tone of voice, positive body language, eye contact)
Avoiding interruptions
Someone left a mess in the kitchen and you are being asked to help, but did not cause the mess. Give a response that is assertive.
This is not my mess, but I see that you are asking for help respectfully and would like to help out. I have some extra time to help.
What does respect sound like?
friendly voice, "thank you", "please", "excuse me", positive words
Name two unhealthy coping skills
Procrastinating, isolation, binge eating, excessive screen time, overworking, aggression, hiding feelings, being physical with others or self.
Balancing your feelings with hard facts and logics is an example of which skill?
Wise Mind (Emotion + reasonable mind)
What are the benefits of active listening?
Improve communication, boost collaboration, truly understand what the other person is saying, connect on a deeper level, demonstrate empathy, resolve conflict, build trust, establish rapport, better understanding, to feel heard, feeling heard, healthy conversation, help with stress or boredom, helps grow cognitively
Why is it important to know about styles of communication?
It can help us have a better understanding of where someone is in their headspace. Allows us to better navigate situations.
True/False - Respect is something that should instantly be had
False.
It takes time and effort!
True/False - All coping skills can be healthy
False - Not all coping skills are created equal, and some are sneaky!
Treating listening as an active process rather than a passive one is an example of which skill?
Active Listening
Define active listening
Being in the present moment
Listening clearly
Engaging only with the person who is in front of you
True/False - Being assertive means you get your way no matter what.
False! Being assertive means that you are emphasizing the importance of both peoples' needs.
Being mean or unkind to someone online is referred to as...
Cyber-bullying
Name three healthy coping skills
Deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, going for a walk, listening to music, creating art, enjoying nature, journaling, reading, working on a puzzle, watching something funny.
What does S.O.D.A.S mean?
Situation
Options
Disadvantages
Advantages
Solution
What are three things that might distract someone from listening to someone speaking to them?
TV, pets, music, toys, gadgets, other noises, thinking about things that worry you.
Name characteristics of each communication style (Pa + Ag + As)
Passive - Soft Spoken, quiet, prioritizes others needs, poor eye contact.
Aggressive - Easily frustrated, disrespectful, loud, unwilling to compromise.
Assertive - Listens, clearly states needs and wants, stands up for self, can compromise.
What is respect to you?
Free answer. Explain what respect means for yourself!
Give an example of a S.O.D.A.S as a group
Many different examples!
Give an example of an "I-Message"
I feel mad when someone says that they are going to do something and do not do it, because it makes me feel less trusting.
I feel disrespected when my items are misplaced or broken, because it makes me feel like my money is wasted as I have to replace things. I would like it if my stuff was left alone.
I feel mad when I get bullied, because it hurts my feelings.