Stress
What is the stress cup?
The stress cup is how much stress we can handle
Name some coping skills that you are aware of
Examples of coping skills are deep breathing, use of stress ball, talking to friends or healthy adults, taking a break, eating a snack, drinking water, count to 10, read a book, draw a picture, color, music, etc.
Someone says something rude and offensive to you. What coping skill could you use in this situation?
great idea!
Sad
Upset, Down, Unhappy
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
T or F: Everyone's stress cup is the same size
False
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a tool that you can use to manage emotions
You start to feel sad about a difficult situation you're going through with your friends. What coping skill can you use to feel better?
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Happy
Joyful, excited
What is the name of the van in Scooby Doo?
Mystery Machine
What can fill your cup?
Homework, rudeness, lack of sleep, negative self talk, arguments with others, wanting to please others, getting in trouble
Name the 6 senses
Vision/Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch, Movement
Your sibling makes you really mad after they took something from your room. What is a coping skill to use to make sure you remain calm?
Good idea!
Fearful, afraid
What fictional town does Spongebob live in?
Bikini Bottom!
When your stress cup overflows, what can happen?
We hit distress- crisis. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious
What are some unhealthy coping tools?
hurting others, hurting yourself, yelling at others, sleeping or eating too much, breaking things
You're getting frustrated while trying to complete school work/homework. What coping skill can help in this situation?
Great!
Worry
Anxiety
Name five pizza toppings
Pepperoni, ham, cheese, mushrooms, pineapple, peppers, etc.
Name one thing you can do to take stress out or free up your cup?
Going for a walk, listening to music, asking for help, practicing TIPP, STOP, grounding techniques, 6 senses
How do coping skills and the 6 senses work?
Coping skills are used to manage difficult emotions or life situations by creating a calming effect in your brain and body and being able to ground yourself.
Your parent makes you go to your room and takes away your electronics after your sibling blamed you for something you didn't do. What is a positive coping skill to use?
Awesome!
Frustrated
Annoyed
What is the world record for most hot dogs eaten in one sitting?
76