Coping Skills
If I am feeling angry or sad, what can I do to calm down?
Go for a walk, talk to someone, use a fidget, take deep breaths.
What are some things people say when they are angry?
"I hate you!" "I can't do anything right!" "I can't do this!" Some even use inappropriate language.
TRUE
It's not okay to feel sad- TRUE or FALSE
FALSE- it is absolutely okay to feel sad. Sadness is another emotion that everyone feels.
TRUE
Punching a window is a negative coping skill- TRUE or FALSE.
TRUE- it is not safe to punch a window and will most likely not help you calm down. You will probably get hurt too!
What are some things that could make someone angry?
Someone being mean to them, losing a game or not understanding something in school.
What activities make you feel happy?
Playing a game, being with friends/family, watching my favorite movie, etc.
What triggers sadness?
Feeling left out, losing a game, feeling lonely, not understanding something, etc.
GUESS THE EMOTION: Your fists are clenched, your face is red, and your body is hot.
ANGER
A coping skill can only be done alone- TRUE or FALSE
FALSE- coping skills that can be done with others are: talking, playing a game, going for a walk, listening to a positive song.
What is a positive way to deal with anger?
Going for a walk, exercising or talking to someone.
What skills can help you with sadness?
Taking a break, talking to someone, listening to music or hanging out with animals!
FALSE
Talking with a staff I trust if I am feeling sad is a positive coping skill- TRUE or FALSE.
TRUE- talking about how you are feeling with someone is a GREAT way to work through your feelings.
Is it okay to be angry?
YES! It is okay to feel and be angry. It is an emotion, and everyone has emotions and feelings!!
How can you tell someone is feeling happy just by looking at them?
By their body language and facial expressions.
How can you tell someone is sad without talking to them?
Their facial expressions and body language.
GUESS THE EMOTION: You don't understand the question, so you are staring at your teacher with scrunched eyebrows.
CONFUSED
The same coping skills I use will work for you too - TRUE or FALSE
FALSE- everyone is different. Example: listening to music might help me calm down but someone else needs to go for a walk or play with play-doh.
How can you tell someone is angry without even talking to them?
By their body language, facial expression or gestures.
It makes Ms. Steff happy when our class has a positive peer interactions.- TRUE or FALSE
TRUE :)
What are some other words for the emotion sadness?
Upset, depressed, grief.
Why does taking deep breaths help you when you are having strong emotions?
it gives you time to calm down and think.