Coping Skills
you can do this 3 times (using your lungs and belly)to calm down your body
deep breaths
clenching your fists, frowning face
mad
someone pushes you on accident
say excuse me
spiritual
praying, meditating, yoga
every coping is a good coping skill
false
describe mindfulness
being present in the moment, with a feeling of acceptance
feeling blue, crying
sad
talk to the person directly
basic needs
showering, brushing teeth, eating well, sleep
distracting yourself is a bad coping skill because you avoid the problem
false
what is it called when you write down your emotions
journaling
how do you feel when it's your birthday
happy/excited
you ask for permission to go somewhere and parent says no
re-schedule, self soothe
physical
going for a walk, exercising, moving body, stretching
you can practice coping skills anywhere anytime
true
describe what gratitude is
naming things you are grateful/ thankful for
you get all A's in your classes
proud/excited
your sibling wont stop taking your things
ask them nicely, if that doesn't work talk to parent and sibling about it
emotional
crying, talking to someone, taking a break, compassion, setting boundaries
coping skills help you manage uncomfortable emotions
true
name a grounding technique
5-4-3-2-1
you feel at ease and relaxed
calm
you're failing a class
change study routine, ask for help from teacher or friend, form a study group
mental
taking a break, listening to music, saying positive affirmations
Your therapist thinks you are amazing
TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!