What is a good friend?
Good or not good?
Coping skills
Problem mindset

(Reactive, Relaxed, Reluctant)
Feelings
100

Name 3 qualities that make a good friend.

honest, loyal, kind, caring, helpful, etc.

100

Speaks to you with kindness and respect.

Good

100

Inhaling and exhaling slowly. 

Deep breathing

100
Leah's friends are laughing at her for dropping the cupcake on herself. Leah, embarrassed, ran to the bathroom , took deep breaths, and returned to tell her friends how they made her feel. 

Relaxed (Just Right)

100

This feeling makes your face red, your fists clenched, and your heart beat faster. 

Anger/Mad

200

Can you get upset/mad with your friend?

yes

200

"Go away, no one wants to play with you."

Not good

200

This coping skill uses numbers. 

Counting to 10

200

While playing basketball at recess, Johnathan became angry when he lost and yelled at the other kids playing. He threw the basketball and walked away. 

Reactive (too much)

200

This feeling can make you cry, and frown. 

Sad

300

Can your best friend have other friends?

Yes. Does not make you any less of a friend to them

300

Tells lies.

Not good

300

Name the coping skill that removes yourself from the situation.

Taking a break. 

300

Cody overheard his parents arguing. He became upset, went to his room, and listened to music. When he calmed down, he went and told his mom how their arguing makes him sad. 

Relaxed (Just right)

300

You got 100% on your spelling test. Name the feeling.

Proud/happy

400

What do you do/say if your friend says they are upset/sad?

Comfort them, make them laugh, listen to them, etc. 

400

Talks to you calmly when the two of you disagree. 

Good

400

Name the coping skill that uses an adult.

Talking to a trusted adult. 

400

Ana had to take a pop quiz at school. She became panicked and frustrated when she was not able to understand the questions. She put her head down and refused to take the test. 

Reluctant (Too little)

400

You and your parents were supposed to go to the park after school but it's raining. How do you feel?

disappointed/sad

500

Sammy only plays with Doug when he is bored and his other friends are busy. Is Sammy a good friend to Doug?

No

500

Makes fun of you. 

Not good. 

500

Stretching your body

Yoga/meditation

500

Provide a relaxed response to this scenario: Another student cut you in line when returning to gym. You get mad. 

Ex. take deep breaths, tell the student how that made you feel, tell the teacher. 

500

You are going to Disney World for vacation. How would you feel?

Excited