Activity card
Positive and Negative Acts
Activity Card
This activity will help you to identify the positive and negative behaviours when difficult conversations are needed How you behave in these conversations has an impact on your relationships and finding the solution.
How to use this card
1. Assess the behaviour clouds as positive (helpful) or negative (unhelpful).
2. Discuss your responses with a friend, teacher, or family member.
3 Reflect on whether you recognise the behaviours in yourself or others
4. Share findings with an adult you trust or use helplines below for support. The helplines can be used if you do not want to talk to someone who knows you and your family.
Taking time out when things get heated
Being respectful Treating the other person the way you would like to be treated
Shouting and screaming over the other person to be heard.
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Always wanting to 'win' discussions and arguments.
Saying sorry or making a peace offering
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Maintaining secrets and hiding feelings, thoughts and worries
Being critical of the other person directly to them or someone else.
Thinking about what you can do differently in the future
How to look after YOU
It is so important to make sure you take good care of your body and mind every day. It is okay to talk about your emotions, thoughts and struggles as many of us face similar experiences. You need to figure out which self-care coping skills work best for you, learn how to use these coping skills, and implement them in your regular routine.
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