Friendship
Name one thing you do with friends.
True or False?
All feelings are ok to have.
True! We have a lot of different feelings every day and they are all ok to have. What matters is how we react or behave when having different feelings.
When do we use coping skills?
We use coping skills when we are struggling with a difficult feeling (mad/sad/frustrated/anxious) and need help calming down and feeling better
What is honesty or to be honest?
Telling the truth, not lying, saying the facts
True! We want to be able to see how others are feeling so we know how to respond.
Making new friends can be tricky. What is one friendly thing that you can do when you meet someone new?
Say hello
Compliment them
Smile at them
introduce yourself
How might someone look when they're angry or mad?
Arms crossed, frowning, scrunched forehead, fists
Bonus Question!! Where does Ms. Katie go to school?
Towson University
True or False: It's OK to lie so you don't get in trouble.
False! Being honest will usually get you in less trouble than lying.
True or False: Empathy is being able to understand how someone else feels or their perspective.
True!
BONUS Question!!! What is the name of one of Ms. Haley's cats?
Bella or Dexter
Name four different feelings.
Anxious/worried/scared
Angry/Mad/Frustrated
Sad/Depressed
Happy/Excited
You feel angry at someone else during group. What is a helpful coping skill?
Take some space
Ask for a break
Count to 10
Talk to an adult
True or False: You can be honest by using words or actions.
True! Your words tell the truth and your actions show the truth!
Your friend is new to group and they don't know anyone, how might they be feeling?
Nervous/Anxious
Excited
You and your friend want to play two different games, how can you compromise?
Play one round of each game
Play one game today and the other game next time
Pick a different game all together
True or False: You can feel more than one feeling at a time.
True! Sometimes feelings are complex and you can feel multiple feelings all at once.
What are two coping skills you can use when feeling anxious or worried?
Talk to someone
Listen to music
Take a break
Use mindfulness
How does being honest help you keep friendships?
Friends don't like when people lie, telling the truth makes people feel trusting.
Your friend is sitting alone with their arms crossed and not smiling. Should you run up to them and show them your new phone?
No, your friend seems mad or upset, give them space.
Name two compliments you can give a friend.
Say something they do well
Say something you like about them
What might happen to your body when you feel nervous, worried, or anxious?
heart beats fast
stomach feels weird or upset
shaky
start sweating
face gets red
headache
What is your most helpful coping skill and why?
Explain one coping skill and why it helps
If you and a friend broke the rules and your friend told you to lie to their parents what can you do?
Tell the friend you don't want to lie and encourage them to tell the truth OR tell your friend's parents anyway
Try to see the situation from the other person's viewpoint OR try to understand what the person is feeling by thinking of yourself in that situation