Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations
Reacting quickly to my anger will not get me any consequences
False, reacting quickly to anger often results in hurting yourself or others
When I feel worried I can
a.) draw my worry
b.) yell at someone nearby
c.) journal
d.) (a) and (c)
D) A & C
Tony felt embarrassed at school when his classmates made fun of him for messing up his words when it was his time to read. Tone accepted that he was feeling embarrassed, asked his teacher to help him and listed to music after school to feel better.
What healthy coping skills did Tony use?
-Naming his emotion
-Asked for help
-Listened to music
What emotions are in INSIDE OUT ?
Joy
Sadness
Anger
Disgust
Fear
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs.
All coping skills are healthy coping skills
False, some coping skills can be negative and harmful to yourself or others
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in an unhealthy way
Michael felt embarrassed after he tripped and fell in the hallway. He and his friend got into a fight because his friend said it was his fault for walking fast.
What unhealthy coping skills did Michael use?
Michael chose to fight his friend when he felt embarrassed
What is a stressor?
Anything that causes someone stress
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 the above
e) just a and b
d) all the above
What helps one person cope with stress may not necessarily help me
True, everyone has different coping skills
Talking about it, asking for help, drawing, exercising, listening to music, accepting, forgiving, letting it go- these are examples of what?
Healthy coping skills
Brittney is tired and confused about the assignment her teacher is asking her to complete. She decides to draw in her notebook. Her teacher asks her to stop drawing and work on the assignment with the rest of the class. Brittney says "I don't want to" and puts her head down for the rest of the class.
What unhealthy coping skills did Brittney use?
-Work avoidance
-non-compliance/refusing
Which of the following are under the calming or self-soothing category of coping skills?
a.)exercise
b.)singing
c.)deep breathing
d.)volunteering
c.) deep breathing
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy:
Exercising
Deep breathing
Yelling at others
Mindfulness techniques
Hitting self or others
Throwing objects at others
Yelling at others, hitting self or others, and throwing objects at others.
Coping skills are used to avoid our problems
False, coping skills are used to address current emotions and can benefit in addressing the problems
Why are coping skills important to our well- being?
create a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
Aliyah was feeling nervous because she heard rumors that her good friend did not like her anymore. She decided to write about her feelings in a journal.
What type of coping skill is this?
Journal writing is a healthy coping skill
What are some possible consequences of using unhealthy coping skills?
illnesses, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, etc.
What are clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions
All stress is bad stress
False, positive stress can be motivating and enhance performance, while negative stress can lead to anxiety, health problems, and decreased performance
Name a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
Deep breathing (box breathing), OR meditation, OR grounding exercise, (5-4-3-2-1, name 5 things that are specific color, notice the ground beneath you), etc.
Brandon was feeling angry at school today and felt like everyone was giving him dirty looks. His friend sat down next to him and bumped his elbow. Brandon yelled "WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?!" and pushed his friends book off the desk.
What was the unhealthy coping skill that Brandon used?
-Yelling
-Physical aggression
-Projection
True or False:
My thoughts and feelings are not wrong, it is the way I respond to the thoughts and feelings.
True