Self-Regulation
100 A type of meditative breathing while thinking of a shape
what is Box breathing?
100 The first thing you do when starting a conversation with someone new.
What is introduce yourself?
100 What is an example of asking for help?
Demonstration
100 Define "small talk"
What is : conversation of no significant consequence
100 What is the first step in problem-solving?
What is "Identifying the problem:?
200 4 seconds, 4 seconds, 4 seconds, 4 seconds. What is happening in each section of box breathing?
Breathe in, hold, breathe out, hold
200 Topics to discuss when starting a conversation with someone you just met (at least three)
What is: the weather, current events, something you notice about them- like their dog, or their shoes- First Friday, etc
200 What would you do if you weretrying to find something you wanted in Walmart?
What is: Look for an employee, or go to the customer service desk
200 Common "small talk" topics
What is: Weather, current events, events or happenings near by, what is going on with mutual acquaintences
200 What kind of problems would this strategy work for?
What is: Most, but not all problems. Problems you can "think" your way through, but not problems related to your health, or maybe legal problems...
300 Examples of calming activities (at least three)
what is take a walk, color, take a nap, make a snack, talk to a neighbor, walk the dog, etc
300 Starting a conversation with someone you know (at least two examples)
What is greeting, making plans, sharing interesting information, news of interest, inquire about how they are, etc?
300 How would you get help if your car broke down?
What is : Call a tow truck / mechanic/ someone who knows a lot about cars
300 Who do you talk "small talk" with?
What is: pretty much anyone you want to
300 Give an example of a problem for which you could use this method to work it out
Various possible answers
400 This is one way you can re-focus if you are distracted
What is a Grounding exercise
400 What to do if someone else wants to talk but you need to go.
What is "sayng good-bye"?
400 What would you do if you were trying to make dinner but you ran out of a needed ingredient?
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What is: (Many possible answers)
400 Demonstrate engaging in small talk with Dr. Munion
*Demonstration*
400 Put the steps in order
On the board
500 Five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste.
What is the grounding exercise we practiced
500 What can you do if you are in a group and they are talking about things you aren't interested in?
Try to change the subject, or find something that you all like to talk about.
500 What are the steps to follow in asking for help?
What is:
500 Give three examples of when you might use "small talk"
various possible answers
500 Who is your "go-to" advisor when you need help with problem-solving, and why?
Various answers