Teasing, Identity, Microaggressions, SEAL and Mindsets!

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Across
  1. 2. In "S.E.A.L" this letter represents: Treat the other person with respect and recognize your own role.
  2. 3. This identity marker is things you choose or that describe your unique interests, hobbies, skills. For example: Favorite food, music, fashion, sports team, talents.
  3. 6. People with this mindset avoid challenges because they fear failure. They give up easily when things are difficult. They believe talent is something you are born with and cannot change. They ignore feedback or take it personally.
  4. 10. This is when people release pent-up thoughts or feelings. People do this when they’re angry at someone and need another person to think through their feelings.
  5. 11. This type of microaggression is done through body language, expressions, and actions.
  6. 14. In "S.E.A.L" this step represents: Say what you need clearly and calmly.
  7. 15. In this kind of teasing the teaser is insensitive to your reactions.
  8. 17. In "S.E.A.L" this letter represents: Decide what happens next—fix it, take a break, or walk away.
  9. 18. This identity marker is easy to see (e.g., clothing, skin color, height).
  10. 19. In "S.E.A.L" this step represents: Pause, take a breath, and think before reacting.
Down
  1. 1. This is when information or a story is spread about another person. It may or may not be true and usually is said as a way to put the other down or make them feel embarrassed.
  2. 4. This is when someone overstates the truth. The statement can be true but the person saying it adds information sometimes to the point where the story is inaccurate.
  3. 5. In this kind of teasing you feel liked and connected to the person teasing you.
  4. 7. This identity marker is only known through conversation (e.g., values, experiences, mental health).
  5. 8. In this kind of teasing the teaser repeatedly goes after your perceived insecurities to humiliate you in public.
  6. 9. This type of microaggression is a positive comment that carries an insult or snub based on “othering” that person.
  7. 12. This identity marker is society-based like: race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, socioeconomic status. Some you are born with, some change over time.
  8. 13. This type of microaggression involves sarcasm, humor or gestures.
  9. 16. People with this mindset embrace challenges instead of avoiding them. They learn from mistakes and failures. They believe that effort leads to improvement. They see feedback as an opportunity to grow.