Coping Skills Showcase
Answers will vary
The person next to you is trying to look at your paper during a test, what do you do?
Tell them to stop "Can you please stop looking at my paper it is making me frustrated"
Move your seat
Name two Kelso choices
Walk away, go to another game, talk it out, wait and cool off, walk away, tell them to stop, ect....
Show the Group how to do a deep breath
Slow controlled breaths
You are working on a hard math problem, what is one positive statement you can say inside your brain?
I can do hard things, I am smart, this is tricky but I can do it
You are frustrated by a writing assignment, tell the group 2 coping strategies you can use to help calm down.
take deep breaths, ask for a break, talk to someone, use positive self talk, take a sip of water, ask for help, stretch, etc...
You see kids playing a game during recess, you ask them to join and they say no. What do you do?
Go to another game, talk it out "it makes me sad when you dont let me play"
Kelso's choices can help you when you have a _____ problem
Small
Tell the group a positive statement about yourself.
I am strong, I am kind, I am smart, I am capable, I can do hard things, etc
What is a coping strategy you can do at home but not at school
sleep, watch a tv show, play video games
Who are three people at school who you can ask for help?
names a teacher, Mr. Mahoney, Miss. G, Mrs. Foley, etc..
The student next to you on the rug keeps poking and annoying you, what do you do?
Ignore them, talk it out, move seats
Someone at recess is not playing by the rules. Solve that problem using one of Kelso's Choices.
Demonstrate it
demonstrates and says a Kelso's choice
Show the group how to do a wall push up
demonstrates
You are sad that your friend does not want to play with you, what is one coping strategy you can use?
Deep breaths, journal, color, wall pushup
You are going to lose a board game and are really frustrated about it. What could you say in your brain to help feel better?
Win or lose I still have fun, I am doing my best, I may win I may lose and that is okay, losing the game is a small problem.
Make a deal
Show the non verbal cues for talk it out and tell them to stop
shows it
You are getting frustrated about a tricky math problem. Demonstrate asking your teacher for help.
"I am frustrated by this math problem, can you help me?"
Ask for help, ask for a break, positive self talk
At recess someone knocks you over playing tag. Name one coping strategy to help you calm down.
Take a deep breath
Somebody accidentally steps on your foot in line to lunch, what do you do?
Ignore it, talk it out, tell them to stop
What should you do if the first strategy you try does not work?
try 2 then tell a teacher
Demonstrate clenching and releasing your fist to the group
demonstrates it
Name 4 positive things you can say in your brain when you are upset
varies