Coping Strategies
Name 2 healthy ways to calm down when you're feeling angry.
What are 2 healthy ways to calm down when you're feeling angry
What is pause and think about the outcomes and kindly refuse their request
You forgot your homework. What's the responsible thing to do?
What is be honest , take ownership, and make a plan
What are some clues your body gives when you're feeling anxious or scared?
What is heart beat increases, stomach feels tight, sweating, breathing gets quicker, trembly, or your muscles feel tight
What is deep breathing and how can it help you ?
What is it reduces stress and anxiety, improves oxygen, and enhances emotional regulation
Name 3 strategies to help control impulses
What is
1. Pause and take deep breaths
2. Count to 10
3. Use "Think First" Talk
Tell a story about a time you made a mistake and made it right.
What is holding myself accountable
Match the feeling: "I failed a test and I think I disappointed my parents."
What is sad, worried, disappointed, embarrassed, and frustrated
Describe a time when you used a coping skill that worked. What did you do ?
What is implemented coping strategy
1. Take a deep breath
2. Use your words
3. Walk Away
True or False: Blaming someone else is a good way to show accountability.
Pick a feeling and describe what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like.
What is picking a feeling and describing what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like?
What could you do if you're feeling overwhelmed at school or home ?
Talk to a trusted adult or utilize coping skills
What does it mean to "pause before you act"?
What is taking a moment to stop and think before doing or saying something
Create a mini skit where someone owns up to a mistake and makes a plan to fix it.
What is owning up to a mistake and making a plan to fix it?
Name 4 feelings you've had today.
What are four feelings you’ve had today?
Act out or draw your top 3 coping tools (No words) Let others guess what they are.
What are 3 coping tools ?
Role-play this: Someone cuts in line. Show how to respond calmly, not impulsively
What is pause and think and kindly refuse my friend's request.
What does it mean to be accountable?
What is taking responsibility for what you do and say
Act out a feeling without talking. Let others guess what it is.
What is acting out a feeling without talking?