Are We listening?
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is tools and techniques that we use to help us handle Big Emotions
Does every Coping Skill work for Everybody?
No
Someone is spending the afternoon with their friend, and they are passing a soccer ball back and forth. Do they need a coping skill?
No
How many colors are in a rainbow?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 6
A. 7
What are some BIG emotions?
Sad
Mad
Stressed
Overwhelmed
Frustrated
worried
Excited
Hyper
A positive coping skill is a healthy way to lower our stress, such as a deep breathing, yoga, art, reading.
If I'm in the car with someone who is upsetting me, can I use a coping skill? What coping skill would you try?
Yes
What is the largest animal on the Planet?
A. The African elephant
B. Giant Squid
C. Blue Whale
C. Blue Whale
How is laughter a coping Skill?
It can make us feel good, it makes us feel happy.
What is an negative coping skill; and when is a time you used one?
A negative coping skill, is an unhealthy way to manage our "big emotions" such as throwing, hitting, cursing, or breaking things.
Malia, is arguing with her brother, she is really upset with him, they are both yelling, and then her brother hits her. Does Malia need a coping skill?
Yes, although her brother did something bad, she needs to stay calm, so that she can handle the situation correctly, by getting an adult.
Does ice sink or float in water?
A. Sink
B. Float
C. Sometimes it sinks, sometimes it floats
B. Float