Healthy or Unhealthy
Which is a healthy way to deal with anger: Telling your friend why you're mad or punching a pillow with their face on it?
Telling your friend why you're mad. This would be the more helpful choice to make.
A friend ripped your backpack off of your back and ran away laughing. Should you: Run after them yelling, or take 3 deep breaths?
3 deep breaths
All coping skills are healthy.
False- there are some unhealthy coping skills that we sometimes end up using. (Can you think of any examples?)
Is taking 3 deep breaths healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy!
What are some coping skills you can use at school?
Deep breathing, going for a walk, drinking water, asking for a break, counting to 10
Healthy coping skills help you get through hard days.
True- coping skills help you feel calmer, happier, and stronger.
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
When it is unhelpful, unsafe, or hurtful to yourself or others.
What coping skills can you use if you are feeling unfocused in class?
using a fidget, asking for headphones, asking for a break...
People all use the same coping skills.
False- everyone has different coping skills that are helpful to them. What one student finds helpful may not be helpful to another.
Is fighting a peer over gossip a healthy or unhealthy way to cope?
Unhealthy
A friend is bullying you. How can you cope with this (hint: use passive, assertive or aggressive communication?)
By using assertive communication
Hurting yourself or others is an unhealthy coping skill.
True- it is unhelpful and harmful to hurt yourself or those around you. Try to find a healthier option!
What makes a coping skill healthy?
When it is safe, helpful, and doesn't harm yourself or others.
If you are feeling overwhelmed at school, what are some coping skills you can use?
Talk to an adult, take deep breaths, ask for a break.
Crying is an unhealthy coping skill.
False- crying can be a healthy way to deal with strong feelings, as long as it doesn't negatively impact someone's day-to-day life.