Definitions
What is a coping skill ?
Coping skills are things you can do to help yourself feel better when you are upset, stressed, worried, or angry.
This activity involves stretching, breathing, and strengthening muscles.
What is yoga?
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE !!
Coping skills help us work through our problems in healthy ways.
TRUE OR FALSE
Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
FALSE !!
What has keys but can't open locks?
A piano
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 Unhealthy Coping Skills
Harming others or yourself
Substance abuse
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
TRUE OR FALSE
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
FALSE !!
Coping skills are unique to everyone.
What has hands but cannot clap?
A clock
Avoiding a problem completely is an example of this type of coping.
What is unhealthy coping?
What is a relaxing coping skill you can use when you feel stressed?
Taking deep breaths or sitting quietly can help your body calm down.
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
TRUE !!
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
FALSE !!
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
What starts with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
A teapot
Using substances to escape feelings falls under this category.
What is unhealthy coping?
This type of self-talk focuses on encouragement rather than criticism.
What is positive self-talk?
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
TRUE !!
It is important to separate what is healthy from what isn't to make sure we are making the most use of healthy coping skills.
This activity releases endorphins and can improve mood even when done for just 10 minutes.
What is physical exercise?
It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?
Your name
What are coping skills used for?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What is something active you can do to feel better when you’re angry?
You can go for a walk, play outside, or do a fun activity to help your feelings.
TRUE OR FALSE
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
FALSE !!
The best coping skills are one one's that can be used daily.
People who ask for help are ...
Strong and Courageous
A man was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat and didn’t get a single hair wet. Why?
He was bald