Coping

How I look

100

Mouth is turned down in a pout, tears rolling down my cheeks, face is red, eyes cast down

Sad

200

Eyes are wide, mouth is open, eyebrows are raised

Surprised

300

Fists are clenched, face is red, brows are furrowed (scrunched up), frowny face

Angry

400

Hands are sweating, eyes are wide, eyes can't stay focused, pacing

Anxious 

500

Hands are relaxed, face is relaxed, no visible facial expression

satisfied/content

How my body feels

100

Hands are sweaty, heart is racing, hard to see (tunnel vision), breathing faster

Scared

200

Pent up energy, feeling hot, muscles tight, lips pressed together in a tight line

Angry 

300

Feeling hot, sweaty hands, increased heart rate, breathing heavily

Embarrassed 

400

Butterflies in my stomach, hard not to smile, shaking, sweaty hands

Excited 

500

short attention span, fatigued, jittery/distracted

Bored 

What coping skills should I use?

100

I am feeling very sad and down.

Examples: Writing down 3 things I am thankful for, journaling my feelings, hugging a family members, sharing my feelings with someone I trust, holding my pet, etc. 

200

I am feeling very anxious

Examples: Share my feelings with a trusted person, challenge my thinking, write down how I am feeling, use the 5 things you see exercise, practice mindful breathing, etc. 

300

I am feeling very angry

Examples: Walk away from the situation, take deep breathes, practice meditation, use a grounding technique such as 5 things I see, etc. 

400

I am feeling very scared 

Examples: Speak with someone I trust, challenge my thinking, go to my safe place, eat something I like, etc. 

500

name another coping skill you use!

taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures

Coping

100

This s a great way to get exercise and use your coping skill at the same time.

walking

what else?

200

This piece of exercise equipment uses two wheels and two pedals to get you where you are going.

bicycle

300

We all need to do this in order to survive?

Deep Breaths

400

We use headphones to do this?

Listen to Music

What else?

500

You may do this in a quiet place.

Read a book

What else?

Random

100

Name a coping skill that you can use to express your feelings?

arts/crafts, coloring/drawing, journaling, talking to a safe person

what else?

200

What begins with T ends with T and has T in it?

a teapot

300

what is the best way to avoid stressful situations with loved ones

Communicate!

What else?

400

What does "kaiba" mean in Japanese?

baby dragon

500

name 4 reptiles

snake lizard turtle crocodile

what else?