Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is something we use to help us relax and remain or get calm.
What is anger?
Anger is a feeling
How should we treat others?
With kindness, respect, and care.
What are thoughts?
Anything we think about
Who is my teacher?
Ms. Wandell
What is the coping skill where we breathe in slowly through our nose and out through our mouth?
Deep breathing
Is anger Bad?
No, anger is just a feeling --- however we can respond to anger in a helpful way or a hurtful way.
Give some examples of good choices and poor choices?
GOOD: saying thank you, being kind, asking for help, sharing,
POOR: hitting, spitting, biting, yelling, screaming, being rude, using unkind words
Give some examples of negative thoughts.
List them.
Who is in my family?
List your family members
Demonstrate Finger Breathing
Show how to do it.
What are your anger triggers (the things that make you mad)?
List them
What are positive ways to respond when being told "no."
- saying okay
- listening
- not arguing
- others.
Give some examples of positive thoughts.
List them
What do you like to do for fun?
Share
Demonstrate 5 finger gratitude
You share 5 things you are thankful for -- one for each finger.
When does anger become a problem?
When we are hurtful to ourselves or other people, when we explode, when it gets out of control.
Name a time this past week when you made a negative choice.
Share.
Why are our thoughts so important --- think about our triangle.
Our thoughts impact our feelings which impact our actions.
Who is responsible for your choices?
YOU
Demonstrate 5-4-3-2-1 count down coping skill
5- things you can see
4- things you can touch/feel
3- things you can hear
2- things you can smell
1- thing you can taste
How can you control your anger?
COPING SKILLS
Name a time this week when you made a positive choice.
Share
What is something you could tell yourself when you are feeling down that would help you feel better?
Name the thought.
BONUS --- what is Miss Leah's favorite color?
Green