True/False
Coping Skills 101
Coping vs. Copping Out
Name that Coping Skill
Coping Distractions
100
No one can help me with my stress. I am all alone.
False
100
Something a person uses or does to calm down or control their emotions.
What is a coping skill?
100
A rumor was spread at your school that was not true and the people that you thought were your friends stopped talking with you. You take a deep breath and ask to talk with your friends to find out more. Coping or copping out?
Coping
100
What is deep breathing?
100
Name 3 diversions to use to distract yourself when angry
reading a book, listening to music, play a sport etc.
200
“Instant Fixes” for stress exist.
False
200
Mom, Dad, Teacher, School Counselor
Who are some supportive adults in your life?
200
In the middle of the year, your parents move to another house and you have to go to a different school. You yell at them, stomp to your room, and refuse to talk to them. Coping or copping out?
Copping out
200
What is writing in a journal?
200
What does SMART goal stand for ?
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable/ or Agreed Upon
R = Realistic
T = Timely - allowing enough time for achievement
300
ALL stress is out of your control.
False
300
Drinking, smoking, running away from home, and overeating.
What are negative coping skills?
300
A close relative is ill and dies. You talk with the school counselor the next day. Coping or copping out?
Coping
300
What is exercise or workout?
300
If have to much on your mind and cant focus on all you have to do what is something you can do to organize your thoughts?
Brain Dump
400
Coping skills can be both negative and positive.
True
400
Participating in sports, talking to adults, and listening to music.
What are positive coping skills?
400
Your teacher has a long-term illness. The class is in chaos. You stop doing your homework, and quit asking questions in class. Coping or copping out?
Copping out
400
What are hobbies?
400
When you take a paint brush and some of acrylic paint you are going too?
Painting your emotions
500
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself; it is what we do with it that counts.
True
500
Name five coping skills that are most effective for you.
Answers will vary.
500
Your parents announce that you will have a new adopted sister soon. You walk out of the room, take a minute to absorb the news, and then go back to talk with your parents.. Coping or copping out?
Coping
500
What is talk to an adult?
500
What is one way you can practice deep breathing?
4-4-6 Breathing
Square Breathing
Lazy 8