FOUR MAIN COMMUNICATION STYLES
Each communication style reveals the level of assertiveness and expressiveness of the individual.Level of assertiveness (i.e., communicating the message)+ level of expressiveness (i.e., feelings) = a particular communication styleINTERPRETING EACH DIMENSIONHigh assertive: tell others what to doHigh expressive: show emotionsLow assertive: ask others what to doLow expressive: don’t show emotion I- DIRECT COMMUNICATION STYLE: • […]
STARTING A CONVERSATION AT SCHOOL
Greet your schoolmates or whoever student you know is in your class. Say, “Hi” or “How are you?” the first time you see them during the day start a conversation “What are you… doing…talking about…eating… reading?” “What do you think about…class…professor…lesson? How do you like… lunch…project… game?” “I like your… shirt… hat… sneakers…, where did […]
TIPS FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY IN SCHOOL
SET UP HEALTHY HABITS AND ROUTINES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: ~ Get enough sleep: got to sleep at the same time every night and get al least 8 to 10 hours of sleep. ~ Eat healthy meals, avoiding excessive sweets and sodium. For example eat a breakfast full of proteins, whole grains and/or fruits. Lunch […]