BIST Tip

BIST TIP

# 15

Goals for Life #2

I can be okay, even when others are not okay.

"It was their fault. They started it!"

Sound Familiar? When kids have difficulty accepting

responsibility for their actions it is easy to blame others.

As adults we need to validate student's

feeling while holding them responsible for

their part in the conflict.

"It sounds like you were angry when he

pushed you which made you want to push back.

But, at school that is not okay.

How can you be okay when others are not okay?"