What supports can adults and friends give to a kid who is experiencing stuck thinking during an unexpected change?
Clear communication, visual aids, allowing for processing time, and offering coping tools
What does planting an uncomfortable thought in someone's brain do?
It makes someone have a negative feeling about something we said or did
How would it impact a relationship with someone if I plant a lot of uncomfortable thoughts in their brain?
It would negatively impact the relationship
How do expected behaviors make others feel?
Safe and comfortable
What does expected behavior mean?
Actions that are normal and anticipated within a specific situation
What do you like about social skills group?
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How do unexpected behaviors make others feel?
Confused, uncomfortable, stressed
How do you use inhibition?
You exercise your brain to practice control over your body and feelings.
What is social thinking?
Thinking about your own and others' thoughts, feelings, and intentions
What is inhibition?
Another word for self-control, like having a remote control for your own body and your feelings
What is stuck (or rigid) thinking?
When someone is unable to change their thoughts, actions, or perspective, often leading to frustration/difficulty adapting to new situations or solving problems
How should we handle unexpected change?
With flexible thinking!
How would it impact a relationship with someone if I plant a lot of calm thoughts in their brain?
It would positively impact the relationship
What happens when we "flip our lid" or "get into the red zone"?
The top part of our brain stops talking to the bottom part of our brain, making it harder to use inhibition.
What does planting a calm thought in someone's brain do?
It makes someone have a positive feeling about something we said or did
Is it okay to have stuck thinking?
Yes! Stuck thinking is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences it. What's important is learning tools to not let it "drive you". YOU control your brain!
What does unexpected behavior mean?
Actions that are unusual or out-of-the-norm within a specific situation
Why is social skills group important to you?
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Why might someone have stuck thinking when an unexpected change happens?
Change can cause stress, anxiety, or discomfort, which interferes with our top/bottom brain connection and decreases our ability to use inhibition/flexibilty.
What is flexible thinking?
The ability to adapt your thoughts and actions to new or unexpected circumstances, incorporating new information and adjusting plans or strategies as needed
If Miss Christina is ever out sick, what behaviors are expected of the group?
Respectful language, using inhibition (not shouting out/hogging conversation), and being flexible to group plan changes.
What parts of my body are involved in thinking socially?
My eyes, brain, and ears (sometimes heart)
What do you wish you could change about social skills group?
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