Wellness
What is one word that describes mindfulness?
Self-awareness, acceptance
When it is your turn to speak in a conversation?
When there is pause in the conversation
What are coping skills?
They are strategies a person can use to help deal with stressful situations
What are social skills?
The skills we use to communicate and interact with each other
What are boundaries?
limits and rules we set for ourselves
What is one way you can protect your physical health?
Go to the doctor, take your medicine, exercise, healthy diet
What can you do to show the speaker that you are paying attention?
Eye contact, don't interrupt, show by saying yes or shaking your head
Who can you go and talk to or ask for help?
Your parents, teachers, counsellors, friends, family members, etc...
What are good topics of conversations to have?
Similar interests/hobbies, sports, school, weather, etc...?
What are healthy boundaries?
Accepting no from others, saying no and not feeling guilty, self-care, asking for what you need or want,
What is something you can do to protect your mental health?
Share your feelings, exercise, eat healthy, get good sleep, practice gratitude, focus on the positive
What should you sometimes do while making eye contact to make people feel comfortable?
Glance away occasionally
What are examples of positive coping skills? (name 3)
Meditate, ask for help, deep breathing, exercise, hobbies, etc...
Why are social skills important?
They help us to have and maintain happy/healthy relationships
What are unhealthy boundaries?
Making decisions based on the opinions of others, saying yes to things you don't want to do
If someone has low motivation , what are some things he/she/they can do to improve them?
Focus on the task and not the outcome.
What are the 2 types of language we use when communicating?
Verbal and non-verbal language
What are examples of negative coping skills. (name 3)
Getting angry, yelling, blaming yourself/others, saying hurtful comments about yourself/others, isolating yourself, refusing to accept help, provoking others, etc...
For personal space, What is the appropriate distance away from someone?
An arms length away
What healthy boundary do you need to practice?
Student answers
What can you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?
Talk to someone, take a break, or use a coping skill
What are examples of how you can show someone that you are actively listening to them? (name 4)
Eye contact, asking questions, making comments, open posture, gestures, nodding, facial expressions, etc...
Who are coping skills good for?
Everyone
What are important social skills to have? (name 2)?
Communications skills (both non-verbal and verbal), active listening skills, conflict resolution, active listening and empathy
What unhealthy boundary do you struggle with?
Student answer