Coping Skills
I can use this coping skill when I feel like I want to hit
Walk away
Take a deep breath
Think happy thoughts
What are the four colors in which we identify our feelings?
Blue, green, yellow, and red
What does it mean to use a social filter?
Speaking words that are kind, true, and helpful
Who is a stranger?
Someone we do not know
I am sitting at my desk at school. Miss Becca and Miss Emily are talking to other kids. I want their attention.
I can use this coping skill when I am feeling fidgety
Examples:
Move my body (jumping jacks, push-ups)
Use a fidget toy
What are the feelings in the yellow zone?
Anxious, fidgety, losing focus, surprised
If what we want to say is not kind, not true, and not helpful, we should...?
Filter it. Do not say it.
Who can we trust?
Family, teachers, therapists, community helpers, and best friends
The cashier at Walmart asks me for my phone number.
I can use this coping skill when I am feeling hungry in the middle of the night
Take a drink of water and go back to bed. Think happy thoughts until you fall asleep.
How do we move back into the green zone?
Use coping skills
True or false: Sharing too much information is an example of not using a social filter.
True
Give two examples of a community helper
Police officer, firefighter, doctor
Mom unmade my bed and laid out clothes for me.
Show me five deep breaths.
Great job using a coping skill!
Why do we use "I feel" statements?
To let others know how we are feeling and how they can help us
Tell me something that you should not say
"You are stupid!"
"I do not like your outfit!"
My personal information includes:
name, phone number, home address, school, age
A peer at school asks me to go home with them. They said they called grandma and she said it was okay.
When I am feeling tired, I can use this coping skill...show me what that looks like.
Cuddle with a blanket or stuffed animal
Give me an example of an "I feel" statement
Examples:
I feel frustrated because I do not understand the homework directions.
I feel bored because no one is talking to me.
Give an example of something you can tell a peer...how many times should you say it?
Examples:
"You are so nice"
"I like your shoes"
We only say these ONE time.
What should you do if a stranger asks for your name and phone number?
Ignore them, walk away, and tell a trusted adult
I do not want to wear my shoes at school.