Coping Skills
You walking to class and someone in the hallway bumps into you after a stressful day.
Ex. Walk away
When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!
Dory from Finding Nemo
What are you feeling right now?
Ex. Excited, Happy, Frusterated
What types of communication are there?
Verbal and Non-verbal communication
Name someone that you have a healthy relationship with.
Ex. Mom, Dad, Friend
Ex. Icepacks or cold showers
Do not be fooled by its commonplace appearance. Like so many things, it is not what outside, but what is inside that counts.
Aladdin from Aladdin
When receiving criticism, how do I react and in what way can this influence my actions?
Ex. I could react badly which causes me to lash out.
Is verbal communication always reliable.
No, sometimes people say one thing but are feeling another.
What are some relationship red flags.
Write three coping skills you can use while in class.
Ex. Tapping your finger on the desk, Taking deep breaths, or doodling
The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.
The Emperor from Mulan
Can you identify the physical sensations that accompany your emotions?
Ex. My face gets hot.
How can non-verbal communication be more helpful for determining a person's emotions?
Ex. They may have a facial expression that shows they are upset even though they verbally state that they are fine.
Is a relationship where one person mothers the other all the time healthy or unhealthy? Why? (Example: They are driving you everywhere, always present, scheduling your appointments, and generally doing everything for you)
No because need to learn to be independent and able to live with ourselves and not rely too heavily on others.
Give five examples of unhealthy coping skills.
Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.
Rapunzel from Tangled
When I feel strongly about a situation–whether positively or negatively–how might my emotions cloud my judgment?
Ex. I might react without thinking causing me to make a bad choice.
What is a song you listen to when your upset, mad, and sad (write all three songs)?
Ex. song 1, song 2, song 3
What does a healthy relationship look like to you?
Ex. Friend/family/partner respecting boundaries.
Can setting firm boundaries be considered a coping skill? Why?
Yes, because it allows us to create healthy limits that we individually will allow in our lives.
Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
Kung Fu Panda
Ex. Anger because the feeling is so overwhelming.
Your friend is crossing their arms and tapping their foot while listening to a story you are telling. What is your friend possibly feeling, and what are you feeling?
They are probably impatient or upset while I am frustrated that they are not actively listening.
What boundaries are most important for you to maintain in relationships?
Ex. Asking for consent before hugging a friend.