Individual Coping Skills
What are three activities you could use as coping strategies?
*Time with pets and animals
*Getting outside
*Watching a funny video or show
All stress is bad stress
False
How can talking to a family member be used as a coping skill?
Talking to someone about your stressors allows you to express your emotions and feelings and talk through it rather than bottling it up.
I have holes in my top, bottom, left, right, and middle but I can still hold water. What am I?
A sponge
Name 3 positive coping skills
exercise, activities, talking to a trusted person, mindfulness, and many more!
What is one mindfulness activity that can be used as a coping skill?
* Deep, focused, breathing
* grab an object "within reach"
*Use your senses to describe your surroundings
Taking time for yourself each day will help you cope with stress.
True
How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases more pleasant feelings.
How do you make fruit punch?
Give it boxing lessons
Name a common stressor for middle school students and a positive way you can cope with that stressor
*peers/friends
*homework
*covid
-Journal
-Ask for help
-Talk to a teacher or parent
What is your favorite coping skill? How does it help?
All stress is out of your control
False
How can helping another person be used as a coping skill?
Helping others can improve our mood and make us feel good about ourselves.
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them
What are 2 coping skills you can use at school and 2 coping skills you can use at home
*deep breathing
*mindfulness
*Play with my pet
*Watch a funny show