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.
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Reading
Journaling
Listening to Music
Exercising
Meditation
*Answers may vary.
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 !!
This coping skill involves slowly breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth to help your body relax.
Deep Breathing
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
*Answers may vary.
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
People who ask for help are ...
Strong and Courageous
How is music a healthy coping skill?
You can find music that helps empower and uplift you when you are feeling down. You can also find music that lyrically expresses the emotions you are feeling at the moment. Sometimes, hearing someone else put those emotions into a song can help you feel seen and not alone.
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others.
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.
Why is it important to know your personal values?
Can guide in decision-making, provide a sense of purpose, ensures authenticity and identity.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
A)Taking a walk B)Destroying property C)Exercising D)Talking to a trusted friend or adult
B)Destroying property
Who can you talk to when you feel upset
Family, teacher, counselor, friend, pet, coach, doctor...
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
TRUE !!
Sometimes they are the only things we know at that time. 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.
TRUE OR FALSE
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
FALSE !!
The best coping skills are those that can be used daily.
This coping skill helps you change an unhelpful thought like "I can't do this" into something more helpful like "I can try my best".
Positive self-talk
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 ?
take a walk/run, exercise/do push ups, throw ice cubes, listen to music, talk to someone,
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
TRUE !!
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
TRUE OR FALSE
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
FALSE !!
Coping skills are unique to everyone.
Doing an activity like drawing, playing games, or listening to music to take a break from stress is called this.
Distraction