Name that feeling
Annoyed
A way to manage stress, anxiety, or anger by moving your body (i.e. running, walking, yoga)
What is exercise
Using an item to harm your body as a way of dealing with negative emotions
What is self-harm/self-injury
Coping skills that work for my best friend may not work for me
True -- coping skills are personal
The clerk at the gas station shorts you a couple of bucks of change on your purchase. How can you handle this situation appropriately?
--Calmly ask the clerk to recount your change
You just found out that the person you thought was your friend has been spreading rumors about you behind your back. You are probably feeling...
Angry
This coping skill uses creative expression as an outlet (i.e. painting, drawing, playing an instrument)
What is making art
Not eating even though you feel hungry, often because the person feels guilty or ashamed of something
Restricting intake
I only need one coping skill to manage all distressing situations
False! It's best to have a variety of coping skills for different situations.
You completely forgot that you had an exam in math today, so you decide to take a peek at your neighbor's test for some of the answers. Your teacher catches you. How can you appropriately handle this situation?
--Apologize to your teacher
--Apologize to the person you cheated off of
--Even though you might be feeling remorse or shame, using a coping skill to manage those feelings while taking responsibility
Your significant other just told you that they don't want to go out with you anymore. You are probably feeling...
Sad/upset
Worry stones, putty, and tangles are examples of these kinds of coping skills
What are fidgets
Distancing yourself from friends, family, and other people who you care about because of how you are feeling
What is isolating or avoiding
Self-care activities are always fun
False -- self-care sometimes means cleaning your room, finishing the homework you've been procrastinating on, or going to bed early.
You're having a terrible day. You woke up feeling tired and crabby, you missed breakfast, and you were late to school. Now all of your friends are paired up and you have to be in a group with people you don't know. How can you handle this situation appropriately?
--Take a deep breath (or two, or three)
--Grab a snack or ask a friend for one
--Use a coping skill
--Talk to your teacher
Your best friend showed up at school with the new iPhone XR and unlimited data. You are still stuck using your Dad's refurbished iPhone 6. You are most likely feeling...
Envy
This coping skill requires a piece of paper and pencil (or the notes section of your phone) and some space to reflect on your thoughts.
What is writing/journaling
Altering your mental state, often to avoid or manage difficult feelings.
What is substance use
All stress is out of your control.
False -- while some stress is out of your control, other stressors can be in your control. Either way, using coping skills can help manage stress.
You are walking in the hall with your friends and someone makes a rude comment about you loudly. How can you handle this situation appropriately?
--Just keep walking or ignore the person
--Use a coping skill!
--Sometimes, it is okay to confront someone, but only if you can do it calmly and respectfully. If you can't, then it's better to walk away.
You worked really hard on your midterm paper in History class, going to the library instead of hanging out with your friends. When you get your grade back, you got a D. You are probably feeling...
Shame, frustration, fear...
Using your breath to center yourself in the present, especially useful when you are feeling anxious about the past or the future
What is mindfulness
Yelling, destroying property, or hitting/punching others
What is aggression
There's no such thing as a "good" or "bad" feeling/emotion
True... feelings are just feelings. Our judgment and perception is what makes us define them as good or bad
Your best friend confides in you that she thinks she is depressed and has been self-harming. She tells you she is nervous to tell anyone else because she doesn't want to get into trouble. How can you handle this situation appropriately?
--Go with your friend to talk to an adult you trust (i.e. parent, aunt, teacher, counselor, older brother)
--Talk to an adult you trust by yourself if you feel triggered/upset
--Call the suicide prevention hotline to talk to a professional for help: 1-800-273-8255