Coping Skills
Listening to music, Drawing a picture, Playing with a pet
What are three positive coping skills
You answer a question incorrectly in class.
Take a deep breathe and listen to teacher for the correct answer.
coping skills can be both positive or negative
True
Positive coping skills can help people feel better and negative coping skills will make others feel bad.
Three people I can ask for help.
Three deep breathes.
Yelling and swearing, Throwing or slamming things, hitting others
What are negative coping skills
A classmate is being mean and calling people names.
Ask them to stop. If they don't, walk away and ignore them. Tell a teacher or other adult.
It is not ok to get angry.
False
Everyone gets angry, it is how we react when angry that matters.
Three things that make me happy.
Counting to 10
not getting your way; not understanding a problem in school; feel frustrated, sad, or angry.
Times when I should use coping skills
Your sibling wants to play/hang out with you but you want to be left alone.
Offer to play together later.
Politely ask to be left alone.
If that doesn't work ask an adult to help.
Asking for help when you are feeling overwhelmed is ok.
True
Everyone need help from time to time
Three things I am good at.
To ask for help politely
What is a coping skill I can use at
Home
School
Anywhere
Answers vary
Its your turn to watch tv, but your sibling's show hasn't ended yet.
A. Let them finish their show and then watch yours.
B. Politely tell them its your turn and ask to change it.
C. Politely let an adult know its your turn and have them help you.
False
Frustration and anger will build up if not released. eventually exploding.
My proudest accomplishment
Your favorite coping skill.
Name stressors in your life and what coping skills you can use to manage them.
(500 points for each different one you can list)
Answers vary
You are feeling frustrated after being told no.
Politely ask why. Ask adult how to change the no to yes (earn it).
Take space, use a coping skill (music, drawing, breathing, practice a hobby)
Telling someone you hate them is a good way to get them to leave you alone and to calm down.
False
It may get them to leave you alone but it will hurt their feelings.
Something I did well in the past week
How to disagree politely.