Internal Coping Skills
Name one coping skill you can do without anyone else's help.
What is deep breathing, counting to 10, positive self-talk, visualization, mindfulness, etc.?
Talking to a trusted _____ is a healthy coping skill.
What is adult, friend, parent, teacher, therapist?
True or False: Avoiding every problem usually makes it disappear.
What is False?
Your body may beat faster when you feel this emotion.
What is anxiety, fear, stress, excitement?
You failed a quiz. Name one healthy coping skill.
Study plan, ask for help, positive self-talk, deep breathing.
Taking slow breaths helps calm what part of your body
What is your brain or nervous system?
Going for a walk or playing basketball are examples of this type of coping
What is exercise or physical activity?
Scrolling social media for 8 hours to forget your problems is usually what kind of coping?
What is unhealthy coping?
Name one clue your body gives when you're getting stressed.
Sweaty hands, tense muscles, upset stomach, headache, racing heart, etc.
A friend ignored your text. What is one healthy response?
Wait, communicate, distract yourself, don't jump to conclusions.
Finish this sentence: "Thoughts are not always ______."
What is true?
Name one creative activity that helps people cope.
What is drawing, painting, music, writing, crafts, etc.?
Which is healthier: Punching a wall or punching a pillow at the gym?
What is punching a pillow (or using safe physical activity)?
Feelings are _____, not forever.
What is temporary?
You are really angry after an argument. Name two healthy coping skills.
Deep breathing, walk, journal, music, talk to someone, etc.
This means talking to yourself in a kind and encouraging way.
What is positive self-talk?
This furry friend can help reduce stress just by spending time with you.
What is a pet or animal?
Name one unhealthy coping skill.
Drugs, alcohol, hurting yourself, breaking things, aggression, etc.
Anger is sometimes called a "secondary emotion." It often covers up this type of emotion.
What is sadness, fear, embarrassment, hurt, loneliness?
You feel lonely at school. Name one internal and one external coping skill.
Internal: positive self-talk, breathing. External: talk to counselor, friend, teacher.
Daily practice of this helps you notice thoughts and feelings without judging them.
What is mindfulness?
Name three healthy people you could ask for help.
Parent, teacher, therapist, coach, sibling, trusted adult, etc.
Sometimes a coping skill feels good right now but creates bigger problems later. What kind of coping is that?
What is unhealthy coping?
Name two healthy things you can do when you're overwhelmed.
Any two healthy coping skills.
A teammate says coping skills don't work. Give one reason they actually do help.
They calm the brain, help you think clearly, reduce stress, improve choices, prevent bigger problems, etc.