This week we are focusing on teaching and understanding how to accurately read non-verbal communication and monitor what our body language communicates to others. Over developed or under developed social radar can either lead to social anxiety or people missing subtle social cues, particularly in regards to micro facial expressions. This latter group is often the target of bullying because they are unable to get their proverbial "foot out of their mouths" and will often "dig their holes deeper".
We recommend having student's watch their favorite Disney drama or cartoon, without the audio, and analyze the non verbals of a particular character and attempt to predict and or create practical hypothesis about their intentions. Using a mirror with younger children to have them practice emotions and family charades are also encouraged.
