1. Decide if it would be best for you to apologize for something you did.
2. Think of the different ways you could apologize.
3. Choose the best time and place to apologize.
4. Make your apology.
From Skillstreaming the Adolescent: A Guide for Teaching Prosocial Skills (3rd ed, © 2012 by E. McGinnis, Champaign, IL: Research Press (www.researchpress.com, 800-519-2707