Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a strategy used to manage stress, anxiety, or challenging situations.
Name 3 ways to improve your communication skills.
What is the definition of respect?
Treating others how you want to be treated.
Name one of the letters in the "STEP" process.
S - Say the problem
T - Think of possible solutions
E - Explore the possible solutions
P - Pick the best solution
I have no life, but I can die. What am I?
A battery
What is the correct way to do deep belly breathing?
Hand on chest while slowly breathing in and hand on stomach while exhaling with pursed lips. Practice 5 times.
What are non-verbal communication skills?
Body posture, eye movement, facial expressions, nodding your head, touch
Name 3 ways to show kindness.
Using manners, offering help, giving compliments, waving/smiling
When I prepare to go shopping, I need to think about ___________ vs. ____________.
Wants vs. needs
What has hands but cannot clap?
A clock
Name 3 ways to practice emotional coping.
Mindfulness, meditation, journaling, seeking support, positive self-talk
What is the SLANT technique?
S – Sit up (shows you’re ready to learn)
L – Lean forward (shows interest)
A – Ask & answer questions (participate in learning)
N – Nod your head (shows you’re following along)
T – Track the speaker (keep your eyes on the person speaking)
How do you set boundaries?
Saying no, please don't do that, I am uncomfortable,
Name 3 ways to prioritize.
Dividing task by: Urgent, important, it can wait.
I have cities, but no people. I have roads, but no pavement. I have rivers, but no water. What am I?
A map
Name 2 ways to physically apply coping skills.
Exercise, relaxation techniques (breathing exercises), healthy eating habits, healthy sleep habits.
Name 3 communication styles.
Passive, assertive, aggressive
What are social skills?
They are abilities we use to connect, communicate, and build healthy relationships with others in different settings.
How does organizational skills help you in your day to day life?
Spending time wisely, handle stress easier, handle changes.
If you give me a drink, I die, but if you feed me, I grow. What am I?
A fire
Name the 5,4,3,2,1 method (grounding technique)
5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste
Name 3 important communication skills.
Active listening, Assertiveness, Perspective taking, Non-verbal communication, conflict resolution, giving & receiving feedback, collaboration.
Name 3 social skills.
Starting conversations, Active listening, Taking turns in speaking, Understanding social cues (body language, tone, facial expressions), perspective taking, Resolving conflicts peacefully, Adapting to different social situations
Name 3 tools you can use to improve your organizational skills.
Student portal calendar, assignment planner, to-do lists, goal setting, breaking down large tasks into smaller tasks, timers.
What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in 1,000 years?
The letter "m"