Coping Skills 1
Name 2 relaxation techniques
ex- progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy
John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he gets easily agitated with his younger brother who asks him "What's wrong?" John gets so anxious from this question that he yells at his brother to get his frustration out.
Is this a healthy coping skill and why or why not?
No!
Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.
Why do men walk towards the street when with their lady?
To show others that she is taken and is with her chosen guy. Showcases that they are an item.
True or False:
Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.
TRUE!
When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!
When you go home, would you be a mentor to other youth after this experience?
Why or why not?
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Name 1 coping skill you have never used, but would like to try
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Why do we use non productive/unhealthy coping skills?
Howmany hearts do octopuses have?
1
2
3
Octopuses have three hearts. One pumps blood around the body, while the other two pump it to the gills
TRUE OR FALSE
Everyone has the same coping skills.
FALSE.
What works for me might not work for everyone. Find what works for you!
List 4 things that you love about yourself.
List 2 things you don't ever want to become
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Name 1 of your unhealthy coping strategies
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Isolation/withdrawal from others
- Fighting
- Substance use
- Blaming yourself
What Country does Pizza originate from?
Italy
True or False:
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
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Name 1 grounding technique
ex- 5 senses, body scans/meditation, deep breathing
TRUE OR FALSE
My best friend was trying to pick a fight with me, I wanted to yell and scream but instead I chose to go home then to my room and listen to music.
This is a negative coping skill
FALSE.
Leaving the situation before it escalates and listening to music is an example of a positive coping skill.
“When I talk about money all you see is the struggle. / When I tell you I’m livin’ large, you tell me it’s trouble.”
Tupac
Busta Rymes
Whiz Khalif
Like many other rap greats, Tupac made sure to shine a light on the dangers that come with money. It's more than just a blessing, it can also yield some negative effects as well.
True or False:
Every coping skill is healthy.
FALSE!
Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)
What is the last intentionally kind thing you have done for a neighbor, family memeber, or friend and no pay back was nessescary. WHY did you do it?
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What can make using healthy coping skills difficult?
Having unhealthy coping skills, lack of motivation, not knowing what to try, etc.
When used as a coping strategy this allows us to identify our emotions while they are happening and allows us the time that we need to separate our emotions from what is happening around us, from what is triggering our emotions.
Mindfulness
What was name of the Baltimore Club Queen Dj Know for quick beats and creative originaity?
K-swift
We should never get angry!
FALSE! It is ok to get angry, it's what we do with the anger. Anger sets boundaries to protect us emotionally and physically.
The goal is not to cause harm to others.
Name two staff members that have taught you something significant. What did you learn?
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True or False - Guided meditation is not helpful for stress and anxiety
False; guided meditation can be helpful to calm, ground, and create a relaxing/tranquil state.
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships
What is the best- selling rap albun of all time?
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
FALSE!
Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
Anything about self