Healthy Coping Skills
Name a healthy coping skill that you use or want to start using.
- Reading
- Writing/Journaling
- Listening to music
- Talking to friends/family
- Taking a walk
- Deep breathing
- Meditation
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Throwing things
- Saying something mean to others
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
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
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.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
Name two healthy coping skills that you use or want to use.
- Playing a game
- Talking to a therapist
- Watching t.v./movies
- Exercising/Going for a walk
- Playing sports
- Arts and Crafts
- Talking with friends
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
- Yelling at others
- Saying mean things
- Not eating enough
- Avoiding the problem
What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills?
- Feeling more relaxed
- Having a clear mind to help solve your problems
- Creating healthy relationships with others
- Being able to think about your response to a situation
True or False:
You can always learn new coping skills
True!
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.
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
When we use an unhealthy coping skills we can hurt ourselves, hurt others, cause more problems that we have to deal with, etc.
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your _____, body, and ____ .
Mind, Soul
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
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.
What animal cannot move their eyeballs?
Owls. They move their necks to see around them.
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
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.
What coping skills can be used to reduce stress? Name three.
- meditation
- talking with someone
- breathing exercises
- exercise
- mindfulness
- yoga
True or False:
Children feel the stress and emotions of the people around them, even at a very young age.
True.
Even babies can sometimes feel the tension or stress their parents are feeling. So when you take care of yourself when you are stressed, you help your baby as well.
What are the emotions in Inside Out?
Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust!
Name three things that you can journal about every day.
- 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 yourself, your family, or as a parent
Marley gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Yes, but she should make sure her mom knows what she's doing.
What do coping skills help us with?
Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.
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.
True or False-Porcupines can float.
True