Coping Skills 1
Coping Skills 2
Coping Skills 3
Coping Skills 4
Bonus!
100

True or False - Taking a walk and listening to music are examples of healthy coping skills

True

100

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.

- Avoiding Help

- Fighting

- Yelling at others

- Harming others or yourself

100

Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?

a.) they reduce stress

b.) they allow us to create better relationships

c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body

d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

100

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.

100

What is one of your strengths?

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200

Name 1 healthy coping strategy

ex- reading, watching tv, cleaning, doing a puzzle

200

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.

200

What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills?

- Feeling more relaxed

- Having a clear mind to help solve your problems

- Creating healthy relationships with others

- Being able to think about your response to a situation


200

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.)

200

What is one goal that you have for yourself?

______________

300

True or False- Guided meditation is NOT helpful for stress and anxiety

False

300

How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?

Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships

300

Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, body, and ____ .

Soul

Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.

300

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.

300

What do you think makes someone a good friend? Or what do you look for in a friend? 

______

400

Name 2 relaxation techniques

ex- progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy

400

John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he gets easily agitated with his brother who asks him "what is wrong." He gets so anxious, 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.

400

What healthy coping skills can be used to reduce stress? Name ONE that you would LIKE to do, but haven't tried yet.

- meditation

- talking with someone

- breathing exercises

- exercise

- mindfulness

- yoga

400

True or False:

Healthy 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!

400

What is your favorite thing about yourself? 

_______________

500

True or False - Yelling is a healthy coping strategy.

False!!

500

Charlene gets in to a fight with her friend. 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. 

500

What do healthy coping skills help us with?

Healthy coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.

500

True or False:

Healthy coping skills are not important to your well-being.

FALSE! 

Healthy coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.

500

Tell me about a time when you laughed the hardest; or a time when you made someone laugh really hard. 


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600

Name 1 coping skill you have never used, but would like to try 

:)

600

What is one healthy coping skill you can practice today?

:)

600

Name two healthy coping skills you already use to manage stress in your life.

:) 

600

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

600

Tell me about an achievement or experience you are most proud of and why. 


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