WorksheetsSocial Skills: Transition Tools
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is a transition?
What are examples of transitions that happen regularly in life? Check all that apply
Getting older
People moving
People dying
Society changing around us
TRUE OR FALSE: Transition is just another word for change.
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE: We can NOT avoid change.
True
False
Is change always good or always bad?
What is a change that has happened in your life before?
Identify the change in the following situation: Jackie is getting older and moved to a different state with her family. She still talks to her old friends and likes the same things. What are the 2 changes?
Moving to a new state.
Talking to the same friends.
Getting older
Liking the same things
Identify the transition: Peter attends day hab with his friends. He recently got a job coach and started to go to a new job 2 days out of the week. He loves his new job.
Attending day hab
Starting a new job
Getting a job coach
Loving his job
When we have a new change coming up, what is something we can do to help us cope with the change so we do not get overwhelmed?
Talk about the change with people we trust and come up with a plan.
Is it normal to be anxious about change?
Yes
No
What is something you do that helps you cope with change?
What is something you can do to help you cope with an upcoming change?
Practice self-care.
Is this a healthy way to cope with transitions or not: Jean's group can not go to a planned outdoors activity on their schedule since it is going to rain. Jean decides that she will not participate in the alternate activity and instead sits down then refuses to move.
Healthy
Unhealthy
Is this a healthy way to cope with transitions or not: Teddy is placed in a new group so that he can make new friends. Teddy is open to the change even though it is scary. When he feels overly anxious, he talks to his group leader or takes a break.
Healthy
Unhealthy
Is this a healthy way to cope with transitions or not: Peter got a new job which means that his weekly schedule has changed. He buys a planner so that he can write down when he has work and when he has other things to do.
Healthy
Unhealthy
TRUE OR FALSE: Tools to help us transition are things we can do that help us prepare for and cope with upcoming changes.
What are some healthy ways to cope with transitions?
Talk to a trusted friend or family member about your feelings.
Engage in physical exercise or other stress-relieving activities.
Practice self-care activities such as meditation or taking a bath.
All of the above.
TRUE OR FALSE: Change is always a negative experience.
True
False
Will we have tools to help us deal with transitions if we do not work on it?
Yes
No
TRUE OR FALSE: A change that is easy for you might be difficult for someone else.
True
False
A coping skill can help you deal with change by doing what? Pick all that apply
Reducing anxiety
Increasing anxiety
Help us to process new circumstances by visualizing what they will look like
Helping us to relax
What is an example of a relaxation technique?
Name one healthy way you can cope with change.
