Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
General Coping Skill Questions
Make it positive!
Random!
100

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

100

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

100

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

100

"It's too hard!"

Example: "I'll keep trying!"

100

How do snakes smell?

With their tongue 

200

Name 2 healthy coping skills we have discussed 

Drink water/tea, movement (jumping on the trampoline, going for a walk, etc.), reading, listening to music

200

Name two unhealthy coping skills.

- Yelling at others

- Saying mean things

- Not eating enough

- Avoiding the problem

200

Give an example of a time it is important to use a coping skill... (Situation, feeling, etc.)

:)

200

"I give up!"

Example: "I will keep working!"

200

Whats the only mammals that can't jump?

Elephant

300

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.

300

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!

300

True or False 

You only practice coping skills like Deep breathing when you need it?

 False! Practice them- every day 

300
"I'm a failure."
Example: "I can learn from my mistakes!"
300

How long do Cats sleep for in a day? 

16 to 18 hours 

400

True or False 

Pretending not to care or avoiding the problem are healthy coping skills.

False

400

Jill 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.

400

Name three examples of situations where you might need to use a coping skill

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

400

"I don't get it."

Example: "What am I missing?"
400

True or False 

Humans are the only animals that blush?

True!

500

What is one positive thought you have had about yourself in the past week?



500

Marley gets in to a fight with his mom. He decides to go to his room and scream into a pillow. Is this a healthy coping skill?

Yes!

500

True or False

Taking a break, playing a sport, or listening to music are all unhealthy coping skills.

False 

500

"I made a mistake."

Example: "Mistakes are how we learn best. I can try again!"

500

True or False

Dinosaurs are the biggest animals to ever live

Answer: False – it’s the blue whale.

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