Feelings
You accidentally got bumped into at work. Your coworker apologizes immediately, what do you do?
It was an accident and they apologized. You can tell them that it is okay, and accidents happen.
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
You can listen to them, offer support, try to cheer them up
Would it be appropriate to tell everyone at work about a personal problem at home?
No. If you have something on your mind about home, find some time to talk to a trusted adult at school or home about your problem.
You keep trying to do a job task and feel frustrated because it isn't correct.
Take a break and try again later. You can also ask your specialist or another coworker for help.
You don't understand the work you are supposed to do. Who can you ask for help?
Job Coach, boss
What might you feel if someone you are trying to talk to is ignoring you?
Sad, confused, or upset
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
What can you do if your job coach or boss tells you to correct your work, but it makes you feel sad or angry that you did it wrong?
Ask if you can take a break/drink of water, take deep breaths, then tell yourself you can make the corrections. Accept the criticism that was given to you.
True or False. When someone says you did something wrong they are being mean.
False- most of the time when someone tells you that you have done something wrong they are only trying to help you.
Your friend got a different job and you feel really sad that you aren't working together. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone, eat lunch together and plan visits.
How might you feel if your team member is talking about the new promotion she got at her job that you applied for?
Jealous
People are picking on your friend because his pants are too short. What should you do?
Stand up for your friend by telling him it is okay, and hang out with your friend.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated?
Talk to a team member/friend, coach/teacher or parent.
Try using coping skills
Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation?
Because it shows that you are interested and paying attention.
You are sitting quiet at lunch break and a co-worker wants to talk, but you don't feel like it. What can you do?
You can say, "Can we talk later?" I don't really feel like talking right now. Maybe we can another time.
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilt
What can you do if you are isolating during COVID 19 and you are feeling like you are away from team members?
Ask to video chat with friends, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends
A co-worker/friend has said something that hurts your feelings. What can you do?
Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.
Sometimes we can have sad feelings. What should you do when you feel sad at your job?
Ask to take a break, give yourself lot of positive self talk, take deep breaths and talk to another adult.
A peer asks you to do something you know is inappropriate at work, what do you do?
You can say no thanks or explain that you would like to focus
True or False- you should never be angry
False. It is ok to feel any feeling you feel. But how you express those feelings has to be appropriate
You are having a hard time at the job site. The job coach is prompting you to follow directions, but you are not listening. What is something you can do to help calm yourself down to get back on track?
Take deep breaths, Talk with staff about how you are feeling.
What is the best way to deal with a co-worker who won't stop talking to you.
Let your coworker know you can't talk now, walk away, talk to your boss
What is bullying?
It can look like a lot of different things but it's when one person is trying to intimidate another person.
Physical: pushing, pinching, etc.
Threatening: "If you tell ____, I'm going to ..."
Verbal: use of mean or rude words
What are some coping skills to use when you are feeling stressed?
Take some breaths, exercise/walk at lunch, or watch a music video/movie, color. Takes deep breaths and sometimes draw.