I Statements
Coping Skills
Self-Esteem
True or False
Random!
100

Why do we use I Statements?

I Statements help us communicate our feelings to people we trust

100

Define coping skills 

A coping skill is ANYTHING healthy and safe that helps us feel better 

100

What is self-esteem?

Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves and what type of thoughts we have about ourselves 

100

There are positive feelings & negative feelings.

False

Feelings are not good or bad, right or wrong, they are just feelings. You have a choice in how you express them, which can result in positive or negative consequences

100

Name 3 people who help you feel better

mom, dad, friend, teacher, sibling...

200

What is the I Statement template?

I feel...

when...

because....

I need ....

200

Name 3 healthy coping skills for anger 

Breathing, wall pushes, fidgets, asking for help, etc....

200

Give 2 examples of a negative self-talk / negative self-esteem statements

I am hate this!
I can't do this
I stink

200

You can have more than one feeling at a time.

True

200

Where in your body do you feel sadness?

Head, face, stomach, arms...

No right or wrong answer, we all feel emotions in our bodies differently.

300

Give an example of an I statement for --

Excited 

I feel excited 

when...

because....

I need ....

300

Name 3 unhealthy coping skills

Yelling, shutting down, pushing, etc...

300

Give 2 examples of a positive self-talk / positive self-esteem statements

I am awesome
I can do this
I tried my best
I can take a break if I need it
I am helpful

300

Ignoring your feelings always makes them go away

False. 

Ignoring feelings will sometimes makes them grow more intense.

300

What advice could you give to someone who is having a hard time calming down?

Take a few deep breaths. 

Walk away and then come back and try again.

This feeling is only temporary.

400

Give an example of an I Statement for --

Frustrated 

I feel frustrated 

when...

because....

I need ....

400

Name 3 healthy coping skills for anxiety / nervous 

Breathing, asking for help, music, resting, etc..

400

Name 2 positive qualities of yourself!

ex: kind, funny, smart, friendly....

400

You need to practice your coping skills

True!

400

Do we need to keep practicing I Statements and Coping skills even when we don't need them or if we stop going to therapy?

YES!

500

Give an example of an I Statement for --

Anxious 

I feel anxious 

when...

because....

I need ....

500

Name your 5 favorite coping skills

5  coping skills

500

Name 5 positive qualities of yourself!

ex: kind, funny, smart, friendly

500

It might take time to figure out what coping skill works for a person.

True! 

And your coping skills may change as you get older

500

Name 3 awesome things about Caiden! 

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