Coping
What is a coping skill?
tactics that people use to deal with stressful situations
a state of worry caused by a difficult situation
Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness.
True of False: Communicating our boundaries is always easy.
false
name the BEST type of communication:
a) aggressive
b) passive aggressive
c) assertive
d) passive
C) Assertive
Give an example of a positive coping response to use at school
taking a break
talk to guidance counselor
draw
give an example of a stressor someone may experience only at school
grades
teachers
classmates
Give an example of taking care of your mental health
going to therapy
meditating
journaling
What is a the definition of a boundary in your own words?
A boundary is an invisible line you draw around yourself to identify what is acceptable behavior, and what is unacceptable behavior
What type of communication do bullies typically use?
Aggressive
Give an example of a positive and negative coping response for this example:
Holly is upset because she is fighting with her boyfriend over the phone.
Positive: take a break calmly, deep breathing
negative: angrily scream at him, block him on everything
give an example of a positive stressor
getting excited to compete in a sport's competion
Sally is struggling with her grades right now. A form of self care she can practice to help that problem is:
a) taking a nap
b) asking for help
c)ignoring the problem
d)taking a bath
b) asking for help
Give an example of a character from a tv show or movie that has poor boundaries
Mr. Crabs
"SHUT UP YOU IDIOT!!!!"
bonus point: give an assertive alternative
True: Letting out our emotions CAN be an effective coping skills
positive: causes you to focus, test
negative: causes you to worry too much, bullying
A) going on a walk
b) eating three meals a day
c) taking a five hour long nap after school each day
d) none of the above
C) taking a five hour long nap after school each day
Act out someone displaying good boundaries for this situation: Someone cuts in front of you in line.
applause
squidward from spongebob, etc
Act out a coping skills you can use when you are angry at your parents
deep breathing
assertive communication
journaling
Act out a coping skills you can use when you are stressed out at home
applause
Act out a form of self care
applause
applause
List all the communication styles and give an example of each
Assertive: I statement
Aggressive: yelling
Passive aggressive: eye rolling
Passive: saying nothing