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.
Mom is not making my favorite 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 favorite 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.
Your games were taken away for having not followed the rules. You begin to yell, kick and say hurtful things. Should I have reacted that way? If not, how should I have reacted?
No. I should have practice a coping skill.
I should have asked for some alone time to manage my emotions.
I should have taken some time to think how I can do better so my video games will not be taken away.
I should apologize for my behavior.
Taking a deep breath in through your nose and exhale out your mouth.
Deep breathing
Describe your calm, safe place
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Getting a cold drink of water when you are mad is a healthy way to calm down.
True
You are playing and your mom tells you it is time for your video meeting with your teacher, but you want to continue to play. What would you do?
Ask if you can come back to play once you are done with the video meeting.
Tell your teacher how you feel.
Use a skill to help you manage your emotions, such as deep breathing.
Use a skill to help cheer you up such as drawing.
My classmates think I am "weird". So I said hurtful things to them. Should I have reacted that way? If not, how should I have reacted?
No. I should have utilized a coping skill to manage my emotions.
I should have communicated my feelings to an teacher or trustful adult.
I should have told my classmates how I feel.
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.
My brother and I are playing in the yard when my neighbor comes over. She picks up my brand new scooter and asks if she can use it. I tell her, "I'd like to use it for a little while first, because I just got it and haven't been able to ride it yet. But you can play with it in awhile, and in the meantime, maybe you can use my bike."
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 parents, 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.