RHYMES WITH DAD
Unhappy
Feeling Down
Sorrowful
Sad
Fill in the blank:
"I deserve to be treated with _____?"
Love, respect, kindness, etc.
True or False:
Raising your voice and interrupting someone is a sign of good communication. Brief response: why or why not?
False
True or False:
Taking deep breaths can help you stay calm in stressful situations.
BONUS: Name a breathing technique.
True
BONUS: Square breathing, triangle breathing, belly breathing, etc.
How many cats does Alvaro have?
BONUS: What are their names?
2
BONUS: Cairo & Sagwa
Angry
Irate
Furious
Mad
Which of these is an example of self-love?
A) Criticizing yourself for mistakes
B) Forgiving yourself for mistakes
C) Blaming others for your mistakes
B) Forgiving yourself for mistakes
What does active listening mean?
Fully focusing on, understanding, and responding to the person speaking. It includes making eye contact, nodding, and asking questions to show you’re really listening.
True or False:
Bottling up your emotions and ignoring your feelings is a healthy way to cope. Brief response: why or why not?
False
What can you catch, but not throw?
Answer: A cold
Totally Cool
Awesome
Super Fun
Rad
Name the term for the definition:
an individual’s trust in his or her own abilities, capacities, and judgments, or belief that he or she can successfully face day to day challenges and demands
Answer: self-confidence/confidence
What are "I" statements?
Answer: A way of expressing your feelings or needs by focusing on your own perspective, starting with "I" and avoiding blaming or accusing others.
Example:
Instead of: "You always make me feel bad."
Use: "I feel hurt when I hear that."
Name two physical activities that can help reduce stress.
Answer: going for a walk/run, stretch/exercise, playing sports, etc.
What has a head, a tail, but no body?
Answer: A coin
Inadequate
Poorly Done
Not Good
Bad
What is self-care?
Bonus: Name 2 self-care activities.
Answer: Self-care is the practice of taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health.
BONUS: Listening to music, journaling, deep breathing, going for a walk/run, do creative activity, talk to family/friends, etc.
What are the three key elements of active listening?
Nodding, asking questions, and eye contact
How can creating artwork be used as a coping skill?
Answer: Art can be used as a way to express your emotions/feelings.
What were the 3 print outs for the drawing activity?
Pikachu, squidward, a cat
Happy
Pleased
Content
Glad
Turn it around! Offer a more positive way of looking at the following scenario.
"I struck out at my baseball game. I'm sure everyone laughed. I'm so bad at this. I'll never be good enough.
"I’m still learning, and it’s okay to make mistakes. I can practice and improve my skills."
What are the three main communication styles?
Passive, aggressive, assertive
You’re feeling sad and overwhelmed, so you start avoiding everyone and everything. What’s a healthier alternative to this?
Answer: reaching out to a friend or therapist, or engaging in self-care activities like exercise or hobbies
I have holes in my top, bottom, left, right, and middle but I can still hold water. What am I?
Answer: A sponge