š§ Coping Skills
Name one healthy coping skills
What is deep breathing listening to music, drawing... (ect)
Name 3 emotions
What is... Happy, sad, angry, nervous, excited
What is a trigger?
What is... Something that causes a strong emotional reaction
What is an āI feelā statement?
What is... āI feel ___ when ___ because ___ā
What does self-control mean?
What is... Controlling your actions and reactions
What coping skill helps calm your body?
What is... Deep breathing, grounding (5-4-3-2-1), counting slowly
What does anger feel like in your body?
What is... Tight chest, clenched fists, hot face, fast heartbeat
Name one of your triggers
What is.... Being told āno,ā being corrected, feeling disrespected
Give an example of respectful communication
What is... āCan you please stop?ā or āI donāt like thatā
Name one way to calm down before reacting
What is... Take deep breaths, count to 10, pause before responding
What is a coping skill you can use when angry?
What is... Take space, talk to someone, squeeze a stress ball, go for a walk
What emotion might someone feel when left out?
What is.... Sad, lonely, hurt, rejected
What can you do when you notice a trigger?
What is... Use a coping skill, take a break, talk to someone
What should you do when someone is talking?
What is... Listen, donāt interrupt, make eye contact
Why is it important to think before you act?
What is... To avoid consequences and make better choices
Name a coping skill you can use at school
What is... Ask for a break, talk to a counselor, write in a notebook
Whatās the difference between feelings and actions?
What is... Feelings = emotions (angry); Actions = behaviors (yelling, hitting)
How can you avoid a trigger?
What is.... Avoid certain situations, plan ahead, set boundaries
How can you disagree respectfully?
What is... Stay calm, use respectful words, explain your side
What can you do if you feel like interrupting?
What is... Wait your turn, write it down, raise your hand
Demonstrate a coping skill right now
Client demonstrates ā taking deep breaths, stretching, or naming 5 things they see
Share a time you felt a strong emotion and how you handled it
What is... I felt really angry when someone took my things, so I walked away instead of arguingā
Role-play handling a trigger situation
What is.... Role-play: āSomeone calls you a name ā you ignore, walk away, or use an āI feelā statementā
Role-play asking for help appropriately
What is... Role-play: āCan I have help with this?ā or āI feel frustrated and need a breakā
Demonstrate self-control in a role-play
What is... Role-play: Therapist corrects client ā client responds calmly, says āokay,ā and adjusts behavior