DECISION MAKING:CONSEQUENCES AND

DISAPPOINTMENT

Identifying Social Skills for a productive life!

DO NOW

When something does not go “your way”, how do you respond? Take a moment and write down your answer.

For every wrong decision, there IS a consequence!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNCrs63JeuM

Why do you think the players attacked the official?Who all do you think was affected by the incident?

For every wrong decision, there IS a consequence! Cont.

Headlines that followed High School Football Players Suspended After Barreling Into

Referee "The first thing we want is that those two kids never play

football again." John Jay High School Football Players May Face Criminal

Charges NISD: Suspended John Jay football players assigned to

alternative school

Assistant Coach Suspended for Players’ Actions

What other options did the players have instead of attacking the official?

On the Spot Decisions: Respond vs. React

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lAkcedFncg

Coping with Disappointment and Consequences

How do you respond when: A teacher asks for your phone? You are told to stay quiet in class? Assigned detention? Get in an argument with your parents?

Coping with Disappointment and Consequences cont.

TIPS FOR COPING SKILLS:

Avoid negative emotions like blaming others. Avoid complaining about the consequences. Respond with courage.

How should focusing on the problem control our emotions?

Exit Ticket

What coping skills are you going to apply the next time you are faced with a consequence or with disappointment?