Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation, talking to someone you trust, Journaling
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
Playing a game, going for a walk, reading, watching a movie, etc.
True or False: Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
3 coping skills I can use when I'm angry
talk to someone, go for walk, deep breathing, meditation
Define "healthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are healthy and not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 coping skills you can do at Wagner
breathing exercise, go for a walk, talk with staff, utilize share in group, etc.
Give an example of a self-soothing coping skill
Listening to music, deep breathing, meditation, etc.
True or False: Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and our emotions, it helps us think more clearly and tackle them better
what is a positive coping skill that you have tried that has been helpful?
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Define "unhealthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are unhealthy or harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs
What kind of coping skills are deep breathing, yoga, and paying attention to your surroundings?
BONUS: Which is also a relaxation technique?
Mindfulness
BONUS: deep breathing
Give an example of a mindfulness coping skill
5-4-3-2-1 ground technique, deep breathing, meditation
True or False: Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy (e.g., like fighting or avoidance)
What can I do if I need additional help in school?
Talk to the teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, or identify the help that best supports you.
When should you practice coping skills?
When you're calm. Practicing when you're calm will help create patterns. If coping skills are not practiced, they are unlikely to help when you are experiencing strong thoughts or emotions
What kind of coping skill is playing a game or watching a movie?
Distraction coping skills
Give an example of when you used a coping skill this week
True or False: Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
What can I do at home when I feel sad, worried or frustrated
use your coping skills! Name 2
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy:
Getting fresh air
Talking to a trusted friend/adult
Exercising
Playing a game
Taking feelings out on others
Yelling at someone
- Taking Feelings Out on Others
- Yelling at someone you don't like
You get into a fight with your sister, but instead of yelling and throwing something because you are upset, you walk away. What type of coping skill is this?
Taking a break
Name three coping skills you can do at home
Mindfulness activities (deep breathing, yoga), listen to music, positive-self talk, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, have fun, talk to someone
True or False: Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills
True
There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills; the key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.
What can I do at school when I feel sad, worried or frustrated?
Using my coping skills. Name 2