Coping Skill
This coping skill can be done many different ways... (ex. ocean, box...)
What is deep breathing?
When people feel this emotion they may say kind things, smile or laugh.
What is happy?
True or False:
When someone is getting bullied you should join the fight and help the person. This will give the bully a taste of his own medicine.
False
You can ask the bully to stop or tell an adult and ask for help.
This activity helps to keep you healthy, strong and fit.
What is Exercise? (going to the gym, working out, running etc.)
Reptiles like geckos and bearded dragons belong to this category of animals.
What are lizards?
This way to cope requires a gadget that you can play with to help with ADHD, stress, and anxiety symptoms.
What are fidgets?
This emotion is when you want something that someone else has.
True or False:
Deep breathing is helpful because it slows down your heart rate, which helps to calm you down.
True!
This is what you do in school to keep your brain strong and busy.
What is learning?
These animals grow to the size of a housecat and live in the forests of Asia.
What is a Red Panda?
This coping skill helps you come back to the present moment and includes things such as deep breathing and noticing things around you.
What is mindfulness?
This emotion happens when someone says something mean and often includes tears.
What is sad(ness)?
True or False:
When someone is annoying you should be more annoying back and they will stop.
False:
You can use a coping skill: walk away, deep breathing, asking to stop or ask an adult for help. Being more annoying will only make the situation worse.
Say 3 positive things about yourself....
Good Job!! (or not if you didn't do it.)
Penguins typically live on this continent.
What is Antarctica?
This coping skill uses art to describe how you are feeling and helps calm you down.
What is drawing?
This emotion comes AFTER you feel afraid or upset and can include yelling and your face getting red.
What is anger?
True or False:
Therapy is helpful because you have a safe and confidential place to talk about things that are bothering you and find solutions to help you feel better.
True
yay! Good job! (or not if you didn't do it.)
These animals hold hands while sleeping.
What are otters?
This coping skill helps increase your self-esteem and confidence.
What is positive self-talk?
This feeling happens when you get overwhelmed or worried and can include fast heartbeats and quicker breathing.
What is anxiety?
True or False:
I am actually in control of my anger. I am choosing how I react.
True
This is when you chose to eat foods that are good for your body.
What is eating healthy?
These are the only known birds that can also fly backwards.
What are hummingbirds?