Healthy Coping Skills
Name a healthy coping skill that you use or want to start using.
Examples: Reading, Art, Listening to music, Talking to friends or trusted adult, Taking a walk, Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, Positive Self-talk
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Examples:
Being mean to others, yelling or screaming, hurting yourself/others, destroying property, shutting down, emotional eating, blaming others, getting revenge, avoiding the problem, oversleeping, negative social media posts
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a.) they reduce stress
b.) they allow us to create better relationships
c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
"It's too hard!"
Example: "I'll keep trying!"
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
Name two healthy coping skills we reviewed during our group!
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
- Yelling at others
- Saying mean things
- Not eating enough
- Avoiding the problem
What is a trigger?
Anything that causes a reaction - People, places, or situations that cause feelings of stress, sadness, or other emotions
"I give up!"
Example: "I will keep working!"
What is the sweet food made by Bees?
Honey
Healthy coping skills help us:
a.) Deal with stressors in our lives
b.) Work through our emotions and problems
c.) Process our thoughts and emotions
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
True or False: Unhealthy coping skills can lead to negative consequences, be harmful to yourself or others, or lead to poor relationships with other people.
TRUE!
What is social support?
How supported you feel by people in your life! Who you can turn to when you need to talk to someone if you’re feeling down… or if you’re feeling happy and want to share good news!
Who's the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Paying attention to what is happening or what you're experiencing in the present moment: what you’re feeling, hearing, or anything you’re noticing.
Yes, it is a coping skill!
Dani has a lot of stress from school. When she gets home, she yells at her brother to get her frustration out. Is this a healthy coping skill?
No!
Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.
Name three examples of triggers.
Examples:
Difficult school lessons or homework, Fights with siblings, parents, or friends, Not being able to spend time with loved ones, No one listening to what you have to say, Feeling tired or hungry, Having to stop doing something you enjoy
"I don't get it."
What are the emotions in Inside Out?
Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust!
What is one positive thought you have had about yourself in the past week?
- Your feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.)
- Thoughts
- Types of coping skills that you used that day
- Things/activities that you did that day
- Goals that you have for the week/month/year
Marley gets in to a fight with his mom. He decides to go to his room and do some deep breathing. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Yes!
Which is a type of social support?
a.) Emotional support
b.) Practical help – help you with homework, cook food, buy you things you need
c.) Encouragement
d.) Sharing information
e.) All of the above!
ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Different people provide different types of social support!
"I made a mistake."
Example: "Mistakes are how we learn best. I can try again!"
What is the fourth planet from the sun?
Mars