S.T.A.R. in Action
What does the ‘S’ in STAR stand for?
Stop and take a breath before reacting
What’s one reason a fight might happen between friends even if no one meant to hurt each other?
Example: You text your friend and they don’t respond, so you assume they’re mad, but they were just busy
What is a coping strategy?
Something you do to help yourself calm down or handle your feelings
How can using STAR help when you're upset with someone you care about?
It helps you slow down and say what you really mean respectfully
What’s one way to stop a small disagreement from becoming a big one?
Take a deep breath and talk it out
What are the three parts of the Cognitive Triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Give an example of a time you could use STAR to avoid saying something hurtful
Example: When you're mad at a friend, you can pause and choose your words carefully
Name 2 feelings that can make people act without thinking
Anger, embarrassment, grief, jealousy, fear, anxiety
Name one coping strategy you can use when you feel upset.
Walk away, talk to someone, count to 10, use a calm voice