Coping Skills 1
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Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Avoiding Help
- Fighting
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
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.
Who is your role model and why
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Name 1 distraction technique
-reading, watching tv, cleaning, doing a puzzle, biking, swimming
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.
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.)
If you could outlaw one thing at school, what would it be and why?
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True or False- Guided meditation is not helpful for stress and anxiety
False
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships
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.
What do you think makes someone a good friend? Or what do you look for in a friend?
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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 is wrong." He gets so anxious, in fact, from this incessant 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.
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!
What is your favorite thing about yourself?
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True or False- No one can help you with stress, it is a personal problem.
False!!
Charlene gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Yes!
Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
FALSE!
Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.
Tell me about a time when you laughed the hardest; or a time when you made someone laugh really hard.
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Name 1 coping skill you have never used, but would like to try
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What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
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TRUE OR FALSE
Everyone has the same coping skills.
FALSE.
what works for me might not work for everyone. That's why there are so many coping skills options
Tell me about an achievement or experience you are most proud of and why.
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