Coping Skills
Name one coping skill that could be used any time, any where
Deep breathing, PMR, counting to ten, grounding, picturing a safe/happy place, etc.
Name three "yucky" or uncomfortable feelings
Angry, sad, disappointed, scared, jealous, worried, etc.
What is an example of a helpful behavior
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Crying is a healthy expression of how you feel
True
Name a coping skill that can distract you from how you are feeling
Read, play a game, play with a friend, write a story/comic, watch TV/movie, etc.
Name three "nice" feelings
Happy, excited, relaxed, calm, peaceful, etc.
Name two behaviors that could get you into trouble at school
Blurting, being disrespectful, not completing work, wandering, etc.
Changing your behaviors is easy to do
False - it takes a lot of hard work and practice to change your behaviors
This coping skill involves becoming in tune with your surroundings (i.e. hear, smell, see, taste, touch)
Grounding/Mindfulness
Name the feeling you get when you feel "let down"
Disappointed
Name three behaviors people may do when they are angry
Slam doors, yell, break things, throw things, swear, name-call, etc.
It is bad to be angry
False - it is okay to be angry, what matters is how you express and handle your anger
Name three coping skills that can be done using a pencil and paper
Drawing, coloring, journaling, scribbling, make up a story/comic, writing a letter, etc.
Name three things that make you angry
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Name three behaviors people may do when they are sad
Cry, isolate, not complete tasks, etc.
You can only feel one emotion at a time
False
Name three coping skills that can be used in the class room
Deep breathing, PMR, counting to 10, grounding, drawing, writing, asking for help, etc.
Name three feelings that could result in behaviors that could get you in trouble
Angry, frustrated, disappointed, sad, jealous, anxious, etc.
Name three behaviors you have learned from your parents
Being kind to others, helping others, being patient, overreacting, etc.
Your behavior impacts your ability to have healthy relationships with your family, friends, and others around you
True