Coping skills...
True or False: You can only have a few coping skills
False, you can have as many coping skills as you want.
Calling someone a rude name
Unhealthy
name that coping skill: Share your feelings with a trusted friend, family member, or counselor
Talking to someone
Ture or False: Are safe and simple ways to calm the body and mind
True
Asking your teacher to take a break
Healthy
Name that coping skill: Inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth
Deep breathing
True or False: I can identify at least one coping skill
If this is TRUE, name the coping skill
Using a coping skill after someone was extremely disrespectful to you.
Healthy
True or False: My coping skills are chosen by my teacher
False; you choose your own coping skills
True or False: Can be used anywhere we go if we're experiencing a BIG emotion
True
Pushing someone back after they've pushed you
Unhealthy (it may feel good in the moment but there will be a consequence)
True or False: Coping skills are difficult to understand and practice so I will let my BIG emotions make my choices for me
FALSE, you are in control and you make your choices.