Name a Strategy I
D.O.F.
What is use self talk to remind myself about the size of the problem.
Rock Brain
What is try another way to solve the same problem?
Brain Eater
What is use a fidget to keep your body busy but your brain focused on the group?
Who is Rock Brain thinking?
Use self-talk and ask yourself "Will this hurt my friend's feelings?"
Who is Mean Bean (aka Mean Jean/Gene)?
Space Invader
What is use the one-arm rule to determine if you are standing too close to someone?
Glassman
What is identify the size of the problem and what would be an expected reaction to match it?
Was Funny Once
What is use the one time rule and only say the joke once and move on so that the joke doesn't get boring for others?
Use self-talk and ask yourself, "Is now a silly moment or a serious moment?" If it's a serious moment, then this not a good time to crack or joke or say something funny.
Who is WasFunnyOnce?
Use Self-Talk and say, "I am starting to get mad. I need to move away and take a break or tighten all of the muscles in my body and then relax them."
Who is Glassman?
Body Snatcher
What is use self-talk and ask yourself "Where should my body be?"
Mean Bean (aka Mean Jean/Gene)
What is think about what you are going to say before you say it?
Worry Wall
What is close your eyes, take a deep breath, let it out slowly and continue to repeat until your body feels relaxed?
Think with your eyes to figure out what the person's plan is. If they look busy, save your questions for another time.
Who is Me Gull (aka One-Sided Sid)?
Who is Brain Eater?
Un-Wonderer
What is create a people-file in your brain to use to ask questions about likes/interests?
Me-Gull (aka One Sided Sid)
What is look for clues that others are not interested, looking away, and feeling bored and then try to change the topic?
Energy Harry
What is use whole body listening when others are talking?
Who is Body Snatcher?
Use self-talk and tell yourself, "If I am a 'Just Me' player, then my friends will not have a good time."
Who is D.O.F.?
Topic Twistmesiter
D.O.F.
What is use self-talk to remind yourself that you will get a turn or win another time?
Brain Eater
What is turn your body away from what is distracting you and think about the person talking?
Remember the Wh-question words and use them to think of questions for your friends.
Who is Un-Wonderer?
Check in with your eyes and see how the rest of the group is acting. Try to match how calm the other people are with their bodies.
Who is Energy Hare-y?