Voice Elements
What is VOLUME?
How loud or soft we speak
What are verbal boundaries?
The limits on what we share with others.
What is feedback?
Feedback is an observation or reaction to actions or words from another person.
Is it ok to feel upset when we hear feedback?
Yes! We may be upset with ourselves or feel upset with another person, but it is important that we LISTEN and stay CALM so we can problem solve!
What are the names of Mrs. C and Mrs. Hammond's 3 groups?
Pittsburgh Steelers, Gucci Warriors, and Hocus Pocus!
What is PACE?
How fast or slow we speak
What are LEVELS of DISCLOSURE?
The different amounts of information we share with others - high, medium, or low.
Name one thing you SHOULD do when giving feedback.
Be honest, be kind, use nice language, use "I" statements, be polite, be specific
What state of mind do we want to be in when hearing and accepting feedback?
WISE! We want to try to remain calm!
Name 2 coping skills
Drawing, coloring, singing, baking, cleaning, reading, exercising, listening to music...
What is TONE?
How we say our words - sarcastic, polite, angry, happy
True or False: When meeting someone new, you should tell them everything about you including your favorite movies and the name of your counselor and the names of medications you take.
FALSE!
Name one thing you SHOULD NOT do when giving feedback.
Be rude, blame others, swear, use mean language, say "YOU do..."
How do we accept feedback?
We can decide we are right and IGNORE, have a DISCUSSION about the feedback, or we can DECIDE TO CHANGE our actions.
Name EVERY group member.
Ms. Hammond, Mrs. C....
What is PITCH?
The highs and lows in our voices
Stanley was lost and saw a police officer nearby. He did not know this person, but asked the police officer for directions home and told him his address. Did Stanley use safe and appropriate verbal boundaries?
YES! Although she was a stranger, the police officer was an authority figure and Stanley needed help.
WHEN should you give feedback?
Anytime something is bothering you or is effecting your relationships with others.
Why are we thankful for feedback?
It means that someone cares enough to share information and try to help solve a problem?
Spell Mrs. C's last name.
CHEVALIER
What are ADDITIVES?
The ums, ahs, likes that we add to our speech.
Stanley was feeling angry when he got on the elevator. Another person got on the elevator and said hello. Stanley said hello back and started to tell the person how he was having an awful day and how mean someone was at school. Did Stanley use safe and appropriate verbal boundaries?
NO!
Give one example of how to give feedback!
"I feel ____ when _____. Next time, please ______."
What are our 3 choices when we are given feedback? We can:
Ignore, discuss, or change our actions
Name the 3 states of mind and EXPLAIN THEM!!
Wise, Reasonable, and Emotion