1. Date and Reflection

Calm
All
Limbs
Mind is quiet

Close eyes
Hear the silence
Inhale
Let out air
Let go of negative thoughts

Experienced the simulations that students will access! The examples and narrations were student friendly and explicit. 

Our group focused on Relaxation

SEE
Sound is Calming
Expression is Neutral
Eye Contact

REST
Remain Calm
Express need for a break
Stay or Go
Take slow, deep breaths

Name of Social Skill:  Joining Activities

Definition;  Successfully entering and participation with a group of peers in a common activity that has already begun.

Rationales:  Increase self advocacy, Build relationships and acceptance, Positive communication 

Situation where the skill could be used:  playground, cafeteria

Skill steps;  Sound pleasant, Expression pleasant, Eye contace

IN 
Initiate request
Name next steps

See notes

·        Socially Wise o   When do you teach social skills? §  Reactive §  Pro-Active o   Barriers to social skills instruction in the classroom §  Time §  Money §  Teacher preparation §  Acceptance §  Change o   A computer based program to teach social skills §  In-school §  Classroom §  Suspensions §  Resource Room §  Cyber School §  Fidelity is not an issue §  Provides immediate access to validated social skills §  Youth can complete activities at a convenient time §  Youth can review info when needed §  Provides a non-threatening context for instruction o   Purpose §  5 year research project §  To provide instruction to prevent social isolation, address anti-social behavior and provide youth with alternatives to behaviors that result in formal and informal reprimands from authority.  o   Overview §  Computer program §  Lists all of the skills ·        Welcome ·        How to Use ·        Introduction to Social Skills ·        Dealing with critical feedback ·        Coping with NO ·        Accepting Advice ·        Negotiation ·        Apologizing ·        Response to Peer Pressure ·        Involving Others ·        Giving Feedback to Peers ·        Design Your Own Skill o   Lesson §  Learn It §  Save It §  See It §  Quiz It §  Practice It §  Live It o   Debrief §  What are possible uses? §  Where could it be used? §  With a group or a select few? §  Are you comfortable with your knowledge of the structure of the computer program? §  What type of data will you use? ·        Pre/Post Tests you can make on your own ·        Quiz scores P2G ·        Pathways to Graduation ·        Pathways to Graduation is the new SPDG

Name of the Social Skill: Life Lesson: Working with partners we don’t get along with.  
Definition:  Productively functioning with peers you may not have a positive relationship with.  
Rational: This will help you in future relationships.  
Situations where the skill could be used:
·       School setting
·       Work setting
·       Family setting  
Skill Steps:
C.O.P.E
Communicate openly
Opposite views accepted
Positive mindset
Express cooperation

 This can be used whole-group, small-group, or individually. Our group created a lesson surrounding Joining a Group. 
I completed this training on 4/24/18 with D. Sue Vernon at PaTTAN Harrisburg.

Design a Skill: Relaxation 

1. Definition of Relaxation: 

• to be calm, still, "to be chill, "go with the flow"
• a moment where you time yourself out for a personal reason (stress, anxiety, etc.)
• peacefulness
• to unwind

2. Rationales (Benefits of using the skill)

• to cope with stressful situations
• help to focus on school work
• remain calm when anxiety begins
• help sleep better

3. Situation where the skill could be used: 

• before a test or presentation
• when becoming angry
• when you become frustrated with peers or adults
• need a break from an activity
• when anxious

4. Skill Steps: 

S: Sound is calming
E: Expression is Neutral 
E: Eye Contact is Neutral 

R: Remain Calm
E: Express the need for a break 
S: Stay or Go
T: Take slow, deep breaths. 

Name of the Social Skill - Relaxation

Definition
- calmness, be still be chill, go with the flow
- time yourself out 
- peacefulness

Rationales
- cope with stressful situation
- help to focus on school work
- remain calm during stressful situation
- help sleep better

Situation Where the Skill Could Be Used
- before test
- when becoming angry
- frustration with peers
- break from activities

Skill Steps:
Sound: sound is calming
Expression: neutral
Eye Contact

Remain calm
Express need for break
Stay or go
Take slow, deep breaths