Name that COPING SKILL
Running, walking, or doing something physical
Exercise
Take 3 deep breaths
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Telling someone you hate them when you're mad is a healthy way to calm down.
False
A classmate is being disruptive and it's hard for you to concentrate. (**Side note: You're not allowed to talk to classmates) What should you do?
Talk to your teacher.
Ask your teacher if you can move seats.
Try to ignore the student.
Mum is not making my favourite dinner tonight. I reacted by getting super frustrated and yelling at her that I won't eat anything else. Should I have reacted that way? If not, how should I have reacted?
No. You could have asked if you could have your favourite meal another night.
To paint, draw, colour, or make something
Arts and Craft
Three different stretches
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When you're feeling sad or scared, the best thing to do is to keep it to yourself and ignore the problem.
False - it is more helpful to try to use a coping skill to try to get rid of your fear and sadness, or tell a trusted adult who can help you solve the problem.
You are getting frustrated with your work, it is very hard and you feel like giving up, but you know if you stop working you will get in trouble. What should you do?
Ask your teacher for help.
Get up and have a drink of water.
Ask to go to the toilet for a movement break.
Take a deep breath and try again.
My purple person was REALLY big today. So I took 3 really deep breaths and counted to ten, and told the purple person that everything is okay and I am safe. Should I have reacted that way? If not, how should I have reacted?
Yes.
Taking a deep breath in through your nose and exhale out your mouth.
Deep breathing
Describe your calm, safe place
Tell me about it
Getting a cold drink of water when you are mad is a healthy way to calm down.
True
Your mom wakes you up for a video meeting with your teacher, but you are tired and grumpy.
Ask if you can have 5 minutes to wake up.
Ask if you can do your video meeting from bed.
Tell your teacher that you are tired and grumpy.
Use a skill to help wake you up such as getting a drink or splashing your face with water.
Use a skill to help cheer you up such as petting one of your pets or asking for a hug from a family member.
I take a stuffy to school to help keep me calm. I let my friends use it, even when I think I might need it. When this happens, I'm very distracted and worried. Should I have reacted that way? If not, how should I have reacted?
It is nice to share your things with your friends. But if you want it back, it is okay to ask for it.
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a private book.
Journalling or diary writing.
Buddy breathing
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Talking about your problem with a trusted adult or friend is a healthy way to cope.
True
A friend has been saying mean things to you when you disagree with them. You like spending time with them, but feel sad when they say mean things.
Tell them it hurts your feelings when they say mean things, and ask them to stop.
Tell them you need to take space when they are saying mean things to you.
Tell a trusted adult about the problem.
Yes! That's a great way to have your own needs met while being kind to your neighbor.
Walking away to temporarily be in a different environment away from what's upsetting you.
Taking a break/taking space
Name three trusted adults you can talk to when something is bothering you.
Who are they?
Fear, anxiety, and worry are all bad feelings.
False - these are uncomfortable feelings, but they are intended to help keep you safe. If you were being chased by a bear, your fear and worry would make you run away fast!
You've had a hard day at school and you are feeling very overwhelmed. What should you do when you get home?
Ask your family to give you some time alone to calm down and reset.
Write in your journal.
Have some food.
Ask someone for a hug and if you can talk about your day.
Do something active: jump on trampoline or go on the swing.
I was feeling frustrated with my FSS worker, so I screamed at her to go away. Then I ran to my room and cried and wouldn't let anybody in. Should I have reacted that way? If not, how should I have reacted?
Probably not. If you are feeling frustrated, taking space in your room could be helpful, BUT screaming is never a good way to communicate frustration.
Also, if you had let someone into your room, they might have been able to help you calm down when you couldn't calm down yourself.