Coping Skills
A relaxation technique that uses your lungs
deep breathing
An emotion that usually involves a big smile
Happy
Tell them to stop/Tell and adult
You see someone drop 5 dollars. Keep it or give it to them?
Give it to them.
An activity that uses markers, crayons, or pencils
Drawing
A deep breathing exercise that uses a common shape
Square Breathing
An emotion that involves crying
Sad
Let it go/Tell the person they were wrong
A friend asks you to keep a secret about something dangerous. Tell an adult or keep it a secret?
Tell an adult
Something you might do with headphones
Listen to music
A deep breathing exercise that mimics cooling down some hot food
Pizza Breathing
An emotion where you want to hit something or yell
Mad/angry
You keep losing a game over and over
Take a break/walk away/cheer on your friends
You're feeling overwhelmed and need a break from class. Ask for a break or run out of the room?
Ask for a break.
Something that gets you moving
Exercise
A muscle relaxation technique where you practice tensing your muscles then relaxing them complately
robot vs. ragdoll
An emotion where your heart is racing and you're sweating
nervous/anxious
You failed an assignment or test
keep practicing/ ask for another assignment
You have no idea whats going on in class. Zone out and wait for the next lesson, or ask for help?
Ask for help
When you stop spending time by yourself
Socializing/ Hanging out with friends
A common technique to use when you're feeling angry (hint: it involves numbers)
Counting to 10
An emotion where you feel really good about your accomplishments
proud
Your friend says something mean to you.
Tell them they hurt your feelings/spend time with someone else
Someone sitting near you keeps poking you and annoying you, even after you ask them to stop. Ask to move seats or yell at them?
Ask to move seats
When you stop holding it all in or keeping everything to yourself
Talk to someone