Coping Skills
I do this for 3 in and 6 out to calm my body- what am I doing?
Breathing
What is gratitude?
People who know their strengths and use their strengths are more likely to what?
People who know their strengths and use their strengths everyday tend to be happier, have better self-esteem, get along well with others, and are more likely to complete their goals.
Identify three challenge/difficult emotions.
Anxious
Annoyed
Overwhelmed
Angry
Etc.
What fruit do raisins come from?
Grapes
True or False: I have to talk about my feelings in order to feel better.
False. NOTE: While talking about our feelings can be helpful, there are several ways to feel better that do not include talking.
Why is being specific about the things we are grateful for important?
The more specific we are about the things we are thankful for in our lives, the healthier our brains become and the better we feel
What is self-esteem? How might someone feel with a low self-esteem? And high self-esteem?
Self-esteem is how someone feels about themselves.
Low= does not feel great about themselves
High= can identify their strengths and feels confidently about themselves
Identify three emotions that help us have a good day.
Calm
Happy
Proud
Silly
Etc.
What kind of fish is Nemo from Finding Nemo?
Clownfish
Name 1 coping skill
Breathing
Asking for help
Squeezing a stress ball or pillow
Coloring/Drawing
Helping someone in need
Doing a kind favor for someone
Asking someone how they are doing
Etc.
How might you know someone has a low self-esteem?
They seem down/depressed
They are mean or unkind to others
They might be bullies
They may speak about themselves and others in a negative way
How can you tell if someone is in a bad mood?
How they look (facial expression), how they treat you/others, what they say
What has keys but can't open locks?
Piano
What is the purpose of using coping skills?
To help ourselves manage our feelings and feel better in difficult circumstances.
Who is the kindest person you know? What makes them kind?
Your answer is the right answer!
How can someone raise their self-esteem?
By identifying their strengths and listing reasons to feel proud of themselves. And to spend time with people who make them feel confident.
How can you help someone who is experiencing difficult emotions?
Be there for them to support them and help them. Ask them, "Are you okay? I am here for you. You will get through this."
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
What might happen if we do not use coping skills when we need to?
We feel worse, not better
We could get into trouble
Others may not want to play with us or fear us
What is the Golden Rule?
The Golden Rule is: Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated
What is a Strengths Shield?
A metaphorical tool we can use to help protective us from others' negativity or mean words. Our strengths shield holds our greatest strengths that help keep our self-esteem strong.
What is an Anger Iceberg?
An anger iceberg is looking beneath the surface of our anger. Usually, we don't only feel angry, we feel other emotions too such as sadness, confusion, and hurt. Those emotions are not always easy to show or talk about, so we hide them beneath the surface, and instead, show anger.
What has hands but can't clap?
A clock