Counselor's Corner

    When someone is bugging you, DE-BUG!

    Try these steps:

    1. Decide to Ignore.
    2. Exit – Walk away.
    3. Be Friendly – Use Friendly Words.
      Give an "I–Message": 
      "I feel    (feeling word)    when you    (what the person is doing)   .  Please    (what you want to happen)   ."
    4. Use Firm Words. "I am really    (feeling word)   .  Stop it, right now!!"
    5. Get Adult Help.

    Stop and Think

    Stop and Think Social Skills 
    September: Responsibility (159KB, PDF)
    October: Listening
    (31KB, PDF)
    November: Asking For Help  (34KB, PDF)
    December: Social Skills Review  (209KB, PDF)
    January & February: Ignoring Distractions  (111KB, PDF)
    Stop
    1. Stop and think
    2. Am I going to make a good choice or a bad choice?
    3. What are my choices?
    4. Do it!
    5. Good job!

    WISE

    Steps of Conflict Resolution

    Use Words:  Use words to talk, listen and understand each other.
    and Ideas:  Come up with ideas for a compromise; brainstorm solutions to the problem.
    To Settle It:  Decide on a compromise or solution that everyone agrees is fair.
    Or Explain It:  If unable to find a compromise or solution, tell a Peer Mediator or adult.