Healthy Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
- Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Avoiding Help
- Fighting
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
True or False: Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE! Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
List two ways to care for yourself physically.
healthy eating, good sleep schedule, good dental hygiene, exercise, drinking water, showering/bathing, getting in the sun
What gets wet while drying?
a towel
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.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy.
Getting Fresh Air, Talking to a Trusted Friend/Adult, Destroying Property, Exercising, Playing Sports, Taking Feelings Out on Others, Yelling at someone you don't like
destroying property
yelling at someone you don't like
True or False: Every coping skill is healthy
FALSE! Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)
why is self love important?
loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills, lowers anxiety and stress, builds self esteem and resilience, motivations for change, motivation for healthier choices in life
What is batman's secret identity?
Bruce Wayne
What are healthy coping skills you can use in school?
Taking deep breaths, counting, coming down to guidance to talk
What is one emotion that causes people to engage in unhealthy coping skills?
Anger
Sadness
Anxiety
Jealousy
Depression
Guilt
True or False: Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
FALSE! Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
Is positive self talk a way to show yourself love?
Yes
What is the world record for most hot dogs eaten in one sitting?
76!
Record set by Joey Chestnut in the 2021 hot dog eating competition
What are clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions
True or False?
All stress is out of your control.
False
True or False: Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.
TRUE! When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us
Tell me one positive affirmation
ANY
What belongs to you be everyone else uses it?
Your name
What are some healthy coping skills you have used?
ANY
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
Avoiding issues
sleeping too much
drug or alcohol use
impulsivity
over/under eating
True or False: Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
FALSE! Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health
When is practicing self care important?
Every single day!!!!
How do you make seven even?
Take off the S