Who Is It
"When I'm not feeling the vibe I listen to Christmas music."
Ella
When Theo is trying to focus or feeling uncomfortable this skill can help him cope.
Fidget
2 examples of unhealthy coping skills.
fighting, yelling at others, harming yourself or others, avoiding help, isolating, avoiding emotions, self-criticism, overworking, over-relying on others, toxic positivity, doomscrolling
The method a person uses to deal with stressful situations. These may help a person face a situation, take action and be flexible and persist in solving problems.
coping skill
This type of coping skill has the following pros and cons:
pros - gives your heart & mind a break, great for short term relief, great to get through a crisis
cons - can's do it for too long, doesn't resolve any underlying issues
distraction
How do you get a squirrel to like you?
act like a nut
"To get energy out, I go outside."
Theo
When mom takes a break she may be doing this.
Walk the dog, taking a nap
Name 1 of your unhealthy coping skills.
Avoiding, Indulging in preferred activity, Denial of the problem of minimizing the issue, blaming others.
When used as a coping strategy this allows us to identify our emotions while they are happening and allows us the time that we need to separate our emotions from what is happening around us, from what is triggering our emotions.
Mindfulness
This type of coping skill uses self-soothe skills that help keep you in the present and help reorient you to the here-and-now and to reality.
Grounding
What do you call a boomerang that won't come back?
a stick
This person uses noise canceling headphones to block out triggering noise.
Dad
Ella engages in these distraction coping methods when feeling sad or frustrated.
Watching Friends. FaceTiming with friends.
DAILY DOUBLE
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
they serve no long term benefit. They may lead to bad habits or even addiction. When you numb out negative emotions or pain, it only helps temporarily and comes back stronger later.
These communicate to your bran that you are okay and safe.
Slow full/deep breaths
Yell, scream, run! Try a cold shower. Let yourself cry... and sob. Put on a funny movie and let yourself laugh! try boxing, popping balloons, or crank up some tunes and dance!
Emotional release
what does a cloud wear under his raincoat
thunderwear
This family member reaches out to others who can relate to similar experience.
Mom
When Theo is sad these 2 can help.
doggies
Why do people choose unhealthy coping skills?
unhealthy coping skills make us feel good in the moment
Why are coping skills important to our well being?
What does create a sense of calmness, confidence, inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
Using an I statement, Journaling and talking to someone about how you feel is this type of coping skill are types of these coping skills.
emotional awareness
2 pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. what did one say to the other?
dill with it.
DAILY DOUBLE
When mad or frustrated I take space from other family members.Mom, Dad, Ella,
theo?
A part of dads general wellness is to regularly attend the ______ .
Gym
true or false
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
true or false
Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
false
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
Doing something that is the opposite of the impulse is this type of coping skill
opposite action
How do we know that the ocean is friendly?
it waves.