Coping Skills
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What is a "Coping Skill"?
Give an example:
Coping skills are things that we can do in-the-moment, when we are feeling lousy, to help us turn down the volume of our emotions and avoid getting overwhelmed.
In this game, you race using items like banana peels and shells.
Mario Kart
Pausing before speaking helps you avoid this.
Impulsive decisions.
A teacher corrects you in front of the class and you feel embarrassed..
What emotion might you be feeling?
- Angry
- Sad
- Confused
- Irritated
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Cat in the Hat.
What are some signs your body tells you when you need to use coping skills?
Moving to much, shaking, loosing focus, shutting down, feeling emotional, feeling aggravated towards people.
In this game, you catch monsters or creatures and train them to battle.
Pokemon
Posting something risky online can affect your…
Reputation/future opportunities
There’s tension at home and it’s affecting your mood at school.
👉 What’s a healthy coping outlet?
- Taking a break to self-regulate before going to class
- Taking deep breathes.
- Fidgeting with a toy to keep focus in classroom
- Talking with a trusting adult.
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Iced-Tea
What is a coping skill you can use at school?
- Talking to a councelor.
- Taking a break (when allowed).
- Taking space from a friend to calm down.
- Talking with an trusting adult at school.
- Deep breaths.
- Using fidget toys.
This soccer-style game uses cars instead of players.
Rocket League
Teachers & adults expect more of this skill. (expect from you)
Responsibility / independence.
Ability to make your own HEALTHY decisions.
Your friends say, “It’s just one class. Come on.” to skip in.
👉 What are the short-term and long-term consequences?
Long term: Always wanting to skip, leads to suspension, failing classes, repeating the same grade, or even getting removed from school.
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Panda Express
What is a unhealthy coping skill?
Yelling at someone when stressed.
Hitting someone or something.
Shutting down.
Fighting.
Walking out of classroom.
This battle royale game features building structures during fights.
Fortnite
What is self-regulation?
The ability to manage your emotions and behave appropriately.
Ability to feel "okay" with the changes around you.
You feel disrespected and want to clap back.
👉 What could happen next?
👉 What’s the better choice?
Your answer..
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Werewolf
Name three coping strategies for test anxiety.
Study plan, breathing exercises, positive self-talk, asking for help, movement break (restroom break), early bed rest, pausing & going over a question when needed.
In this game, you drop into Verdansk or Al Mazrah to survive against 100+ players.
Call-of-Dury: Warzone
What’s the difference between reacting emotionally (impulsively) and responding strategically (thinking first)?
-Someone makes a rude comment → You snap back immediately → Now it’s an argument.
-Someone makes a rude comment → You pause → Decide it’s not worth it → Walk away or address it calmly later.
You’re distracted by relationship drama and it’s affecting school focus.
👉 What coping skills can help?
Your answer...
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T-Rex