Review

True or False

100

We can respect our things.

True!

200

If you have used an I-message to ask someone to stop doing something and they stop, you should still tell your teacher later.

False! If the person stops, we move on.

300

Minding our own business and not asking someone personal questions is a positive boundary AND a way to show respect.

True!

400

The following are ALL examples of correct ways to use an I-message: 

1. I am getting frustrated because you keep stealing the ball from me. Can we be on the same team? 

2. You are making me mad, stop it! 

3. I feel sad when you make fun of me, can you use kind words please? 

False! Number 2 is not an I-message. We don't want to blame and accuse someone to solve a problem. 

500

A mental filter is blaming yourself for something that is not entirely your fault.

False! A mental filter is seeing what we want to see and only paying attention to the negative.

Boundaries

100

True or False? 

Friendships do not have boundaries.

False! We have lots of boundaries in our friendships.

200

DOUBLE POINTS!

What is a friendship boundary?

Lines that separate respectful and fun actions from disrespectful or hurtful ones.  

300

What is an example of fun joking vs mean joking? 

Answers will vary.

400

Give an example of crossing the joking friendship boundary?

Answers will vary.

500

Rachel was playing with her friend Jackie. Rachel normally loves playing with Jackie, but today Jackie kept saying things like, "You have to do it this way, or else we can't play," and Rachel didn't like it. What type of boundary is this crossing? 

A. Touching

B. Joking

C. Chit Chat

D. Do This 

D. Do This

This is encouraging vs telling a friend they HAVE to do something. 

Negative Thoughts

100

What is an automatic negative thought?

A negative thought of any kind that happens without us thinking about it. 

200

What is a catastrophizing negative thought?

Thinking about the worst possible thing that could happen.

300

Seeing your friends talking and assuming you know they are talking about you is what type of negative thought pattern?

Prediction

400

Name two reasons why it might be helpful to understand automatic negative thoughts. 

It will help us replace them with positive thoughts. 

It will help us try to prevent the negative thoughts. 

It helps us understand how we are negatively thinking about a situation. 

Etc. 

500

Seeing what we want to see and only paying attention to the negative things is what type of negative thought pattern?

Mental filter

Coping Skills

100

What is a distraction coping skill?

Coping techniques that help distract us from the worries we are having. 

200

Which type of coping skills are ones that help us slow down our bodies and brains?

Calming 

300

Why are coping skills important to learn and practice?

We will have tools to use when we are feeling big feelings. They help us avoid outbursts and assist us in maintaining control over our emotions.

400

DOUBLE POINTS! 

Name 3 expressive coping skills. 

Writing, drawing, singing, dancing, talking, etc.

500

Name the 4 types of coping skills.

Distraction, Calming, Expressive, Other