Scenarios
Throwing things when becoming angry is a healthy way of expressing your anger? True or False?
False
A tool that can help you maintain your stress if it's squeezed, but not too tight!
This technique involves slowly inhaling and exhaling
Deep Breaths
What is a healthy outlet for releasing stress?
exercise, journaling, talking to a trusted friend, drawing, deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, listening to music, or reading
Name 3 things you like to do for self-care
You are feeling stressed with work and family. Who are 3 people you can talk to for support?
When shaken this can be an effective tool to help calm down
Calm down bottle/jar
What is the correct way to breathe when practicing deep breathing?
In through nose and out through mouth
Signs that your body gives you when you are experiencing anger.
knots in your stomach, clenching your hands or jaw, feeling clammy or flushed, breathing faster, headaches, pacing or needing to walk around “seeing red, "having trouble concentrating, pounding heart, tensing your shoulders
Name 3 places you would like to travel to in the world
These may include exercising, relaxation techniques, going for a walk with an adult, or enjoying a hobby, sport, or any activity you like.
Coping Skills
The poses and stretches of this exercise promote calm and meditation
Yoga
What involves the tensing of the muscles then releasing for relaxation?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What is a simple and instant way to manage your anger?
Counting to 10 and deep breathing
Name 3 ways you know that you are experiencing depression
I am getting frustrated at work and am going to use my coping skills to turn my mood around. How do I know that my coping skill is a healthy one?
3 Laws of Coping Skills (they don't hurt me, others, or property/break the rules)?
A practice of serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives, which allows us to acknowledge what choices were good, which were bad, and how we can improve ourselves.
Self-reflection
What involves imagining a relaxing destination and picturing yourself there for relaxation purposes?
Guided imagery/visualization
What is an unhealthy way to handle stress that involves doing nothing?
Keeping Feelings bottled up
How long do symptoms have to last to be considered for depression
2 weeks
Give an example of an unhealthy coping skill and why it's unhealthy. Then give an example of a healthy coping skill and explain why it's healthy.
This holds all of your calm down materials
Coping Toolbox
Name 3 healthy things I can do to relax.
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.
practicing self-care, having a healthy support system, eating healthy, getting good sleep, etc.
Phrases you can say to yourself to help you get through distressing situations
affirmations or positive self-talk