Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
Coping skills are strategies we use to take help manage our uncomfortable feelings, like anxiety or frustration, so that we can respond in a calm and appropriate manner.
Ask this question with a sassy tone of voice.
Why are you always playing soccer at recess?
What are the first two words of the I-message that we practiced?
I feel
Name 3 types of flowers
Options include: rose, daffodil, sunflower, peony, dahlia, tulip, etc.
What is a social filter?
Being able to separate thoughts that should stay in your head and thoughts that would be ok to say out loud.
Give an example of a coping skill you can use at school.
Options include: taking a deep breath, using a fidget, getting a drink of water, taking a walk, etc.
Say this sentence with an apologetic tone of voice: I’m sorry for leaving you out and next time I’ll be sure to include you in our game.
*responses vary*
Use an I-message for this situation. You found out that a friend has been talking badly about you behind your back.
I feel (upset, hurt, etc.) when you talk about me behind my back. Can you please (stop, talk directly to me if you have an issue about something, etc.).
Name 3 foods that start with the letter C
Options include: carrots, cereal, chips, cake, cucumber, cantaloupe, etc.
Give an example of something that would be ok to let through our social filter.
Compliment, constructive criticism, thoughts and feelings, etc.
Give an example of a time or situation when you might need to use a coping strategy.
*open ended examples*
Why is it important to be mindful of our tone of voice when communicating with others?
Our tone can change the message we’re communicating, which can lead to miscommunications and hurt feelings, which can make the problem worse.
Use an I-message for this situation: you let a friend borrow something and now they’re not giving it back to you.
I feel (annoyed, frustrated, etc.) when you don’t return my things. Can you please (be more respectful of my stuff, return what you borrowed, etc.).
Name 3 animals that start with the letter D
Options include: dog, dolphin, dragonfly, deer, donkey, duck, etc.
True or False: having a strong social filter can help you stay out of trouble at school.
True
Coping skills give us a chance to take care of our emotions before we say or do anything we might regret.
What is an example of non-verbal communication?
Options include: facial expressions, body language, gestures, tone
One person’s job of using an I-message is to communicate their thoughts and feelings. What is the other person’s job?
LISTENING TO THEM :)
What is the Spanish word for April?
abril
How can not using our social filter affect our relationships with those around us?
If we don’t filter what we say, we could end up making the people around us feel uncomfortable and upset, leading towards others not wanting to be around us as often.