I Spy I-Statements
On what branch of the Tree of Choices are I-Statements?
Talk it Out
How do you know if something is a "red light" (BIG) problem?
Adult help is required and someone is hurt or may get hurt and/or there's an emergency.
What is the term for what happens in your brain do when your emotional brain takes control and pushes your thinking brain out of the way?
Flipping your Lid!
Name 5 Emotions
As long as you said 5, you have the correct response!
How long have I been a counselor at Riverview?
This is my second year.
What are the 3 parts of an I-Statement?
I Feel
Because
Next Time will you Please / I Need
How do you know something is a "green" light" (small) problem?
These are "no big deal!" You can solve it on your own, you don't need help from an adult, and you may even just be able to ignore it.
In the hand model of the brain, where is the amygdala (guard dog) located?
Your thumb!
Fill in the two missing words to complete the sentence:
There are no good or bad emotions, but there are good and bad ways of _____ ______.
Expressing Them!
What is the theme of my counseling office?
Ocean/Beach
Change the following into an I-Statement:
"You don't care what I have to say!"
I feel like you don't care what I have to say. I need you to please listen and not interrupt me next time I'm talking.
How do you know something is a Yellow Light (small-ish) problem?
Using the hand model of the brain, what are the nicknames for the parts of your brain represented by your knuckles and the palm of your hand?
Thinking/Emotional brain or Upstairs/Downstairs brain
Fill in the missing word in the Character Strong definition of Respect:
Respect is seeing value in all people and things and treating them with ____.
CARE
As your school counselor, what is something that I can help students with?
Change the following statement into an I-Statement:
"You're always calling me names!"
It hurts my feelings when you call me names. Next time will you please just use my real name?
What size is the problem?
You are doing a math worksheet and can't remember how to do the problem. You have tried solving it yourself by trying a few different ways and using your math tools. You still can't figure out how to do it.
Small-ish/Yellow Light - Ask for help!
Simon Says & the Color Game are ways to practice a strategy for self-control that has two steps. What is this strategy called?
Stop & Think!
Name the 2 of the Emotion Elements in the Character Strong Emotion Element Wheel
**DAILY DOUBLE OPPORTUNITY**
Name All 4
Water, Earth, Air, Fire
What sport did I play when I was growing up?
Ice Hockey
Your classmate doesn't like your new haircut and has told you what they think - multiple times. You ignored it the first time it happened. The second time it happened, you used an I-Statement to tell them that you felt annoyed and asked them to be respectful or to leave you alone. Today at recess, they made fun of your haircut again. What do you do now?
Report to an adult right away. This is bully behavior.
What size is the problem?
You were two minutes late to lunch because you had to see the nurse. You always sit with the same group of friends, but today they didn't save you a seat.
**DAILY DOUBLE OPPORTUNITY**
Create an I-Statement that you could use with your friends in this scenario.
Smallish - Your feelings may be hurt, but remember that we don't know the reason why they didn't save you a seat. Breathe it out to keep yourself calm. Move it out and sit with someone new! Talk it out with your friends at the next recess!
I was disappointed and hurt when I saw that you didn't save me a seat at lunch today. Will you please tell me why?
Identify one of the three missing words:
Self-Control is being in control of our ____, _____, and _____.
DAILY DOUBLE OPPORTUNITY
Identify all 3.
Bodies, words, and actions.
Who sings "Respect"?
Aretha Franklin
What type of college degree do I have in School Counseling?
I have a Master's degree in School Counseling.