Coping Skills
When you feel out of control, what coping skills helps you the most?
Counting to 10, deep breathing, self-talk...
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Count to 10, Use a Fidget, Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation, talking to someone you trust, Journaling
Give an example of a coping skill you can use at home
Playing a game, going for a walk, reading, watching a movie, talking to family/friends
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
Why do we need coping skills?
To deal with situations in a healthy way. They help us handle our emotions during good and tough times.
Why is it important to talk kindly to ourselves?
Our words are powerful. Our thoughts impact our feelings, which impacts our behavior. Positive thoughts create positive action.
Give an example of positive self talk
Keep trying!
Asking for help is OK
You got this
You can instantly fix your stress
False
Sometimes it takes time and practice
What is positive self-talk?
Positive self-talk is the practice of speaking to yourself in a way that is encouraging and optimistic.
What is a trigger?
Experiencing a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry,
Give an coping strategy you can use at school
Deep breath, count to 10, close your eyes and picture a peaceful spot, grounding technique
Other people know when you are stressed out, its always easy to tell.
False
We need to communicate our thoughts and feelings.
Why is it important to pick a coping skill to use based on where you are? (Example: at home vs. at school)
Some coping strategies are appropriate in some places, but not others. For example, screaming/punching a pillow might work at home but not at school.
List 2 things that might trigger you.
Tapping, breathing loudly, being late, schedule being changed, being hungry, loud noise....
Give an example of what you can do instead of yelling at a friend
talk to them calmly, walk away and take a breath, ask an adult for help, find a compromise
All stress is out of your control
False
What is a coping skill?
A positive, healthy way to deal with big feelings
When you are angry, what coping skill helps you most?
Deep breath, walk away, grounding strategy, listening to music, reading a book, positive self talk.
Give an example of negative self talk
I can't do this
I'm not smart
No one wants to be my friend
It's okay to be angry, frustrated, annoyed. It is what we do with that feeling that counts.
True
There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills; the key is knowing the difference and using healthy ones!