Emotions
How can you deal with anger?
Breathe, count, take a time out, talk to a parent or friend, listen to music, etc.
It is not important to use coping skills because they do not work.
False. There is research that says using coping skills does work.
Are punching the wall, yelling at others, and eating junk food healthy coping strategies?
No
It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?
Your name
What gets wet the more it dries?
A towel.
How do you feel when you lose a game?
various answers, maybe sad, frustrated, disappointed
It is okay to punch walls and yell at others if I am upset or angry.
False.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Breathing, listening to music, riding my bike, reading, painting, etc.
What has a thousand needles but cannot sew?
A porcupine
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold.
How do you feel when you have a big test you did not study for?
Anxious
Using coping strategies has been researched a lot, and researchers have found proof that coping strategies work.
True.
When is the last time you used a coping skill?
Various answers
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear
What has keys but can't open locks?
Scenario:
Suzanne's pet dog, who is her best friend, is sick and has to stay at the vet overnight. How might Suzanne be feeling?
Sad, scared, anxious, etc.
Coping strategies are only for people who face mental health issues.
False. Everyone can use coping strategies.
What is your least favorite coping skill?
Double Bonus!!! if you answer the question: Why is that your least favorite coping skill?
If you don't keep me, I'll break. What am I?
A promise.
I go up and down, but never move. What am I?
A staircase.
What is a coping strategy you can use if you're feeling frustrated?
Talk with someone, take deep breaths, drink water, use a fidget, etc.
There are only 15 coping skills that can be used.
False! There are many different types of coping strategies.
List 5 different coping skills.
Going for a walk, talking to a friend, coloring, reading, listening to music, breathing, etc.
What has a head and a tail but no body?
A coin
Everyone has me but no one can lose me. What am I?
A shadow.