Definitions
What is a coping skill ?
Coping skills are things you can do to help yourself feel better when you are upset, stressed, worried, or angry.
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Reading
Journaling
Listening to Music
Exercising
Meditation
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE !!
Coping skills help us work through our problems in healthy ways.
TRUE OR FALSE
Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
FALSE !!
TRUE OR FALSE
Interrupting someone is a sign of active listening skills.
FALSE
Interrupting is not a way to practice active listening.
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 Unhealthy Coping Skills
Harming others or yourself
Substance abuse
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
What is an example of active listening?
Body Posture
Nodding
Eye Contact
Summarizing
What is something that is out of our control?
Other people's opinions, what people say, the past, people's action, etc..
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others.
What is a relaxing coping skill you can use when you feel stressed?
Taking deep breaths or sitting quietly can help your body calm down.
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
TRUE !!
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
FALSE !!
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
What is something that is in your control?
Our space, actions, opinions, self, what we do, how we spend our time, who we choose as friends, etc..
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
A)Taking a walk B)Destroying property C)Exercising D)Talking to a trusted friend or adult
B)Destroying property
Who can you talk to when you feel upset?
You can talk to a trusted adult, teacher, or friend.
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
TRUE !!
It is important to separate what is healthy from what isn't to make sure we are making the most use of healthy coping skills.
What is the first step to following instructions?
Listen carefully
What was the concept of the activity "Airplane Crash"?
To practice problem solving and finding solutions
What are coping skills used for?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What is something active you can do to feel better when you’re angry?
You can go for a walk, play outside, or do a fun activity to help your feelings.
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
TRUE !!
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
During Self-Control Activity, what did the Traffic Light mean?
Stop, Think, Act (Stop, Slow Down, Go)
What step do you need to take after you have decided what goal you want to reach?
Find out information on how to reach goal