Unhealthy Coping Skills
Someone is running away, hiding, or refusing to speak about their problem. What type of coping skills is this?
Unhealthy
This is something you may listen to that may help change your mood.
What is music
Everybody has the same coping skills.
False
Your dog dies. What feeling do you have about it?
Sadness, depression, etc.
People you may talk to if you need help coping in school
Counselor, teachers, friends
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
Fighting, harming oneself, etc
To release anger by running, working out, or doing something active is called what?
Exercising
It is okay to feel angry, sad, frustrated, etc. but what is important is how we handle these feelings.
True
Another student is bothering you and not being kind. What feeling do you have?
frustration, anger, being mad
The act of saying something funny to cheer up yourself or someone else
What is Joking
What is an unhealthy coping skill for anger? What would be a more positive one?
Fighting; talking things out calmly
True or false: every coping skill works for everyone
False
It is necessary to take a break every once in a while.
True
A person remembered your birthday and made you a card. What feeling do you have?
Happy, excited, etc.
Why is it important to be able to use coping skills?
To stay calm
To handle emotions
To regulate
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
It harms you or is done too much.
When you have a problem and you tell yourself that you can do. This is called what?
Positive self talk
A person can ask for help if they are having a hard time handle or manage their emotions
True
You have to give a presentation in front of the class. What feeling do you have?
Nervous, scared, etc.
The act of writing about your feelings usually in a specific place
Journaling
True or False: Yelling, screaming, and fighting are helpful coping skills
False
Deep breathing, yoga, and calming music are what type of positive coping skill.
Mindfulness
It might take time to figure out what coping skill works for you by trying lots of different ways first.
True
You are don't know how to do your homework and don't understand it. What feeling do you have?
Frustrated, stressed, upset.
List all 6 coping skills you have practiced in guidance class.
1. Humor
2. Positive self talk
3. Rest
4. Connection
5. Exercise
6. Art