Relaxing Coping
Strategies
Strategies
Active Coping Strategies
Creative Coping Strategies
Social Coping Strategies
BONUS
100
What is one coping strategy that can help you relax if you don't have anything with you?
Deep breathing exercises. Keep taking deep breaths while counting to 10. Stop at 10.
100
If something upsets you while you're on recess at school, what coping strategy could you use? Go on a walk? Go for a run? Or, leave school?
Go for a walk or run.
100
If you need to do homework but you can't bring yourself to start, what can you do first? Can you color a coloring page first? Can you color over your homework? 
Color a coloring page first!
100
What is one coping strategy that you can do with your family?
Play a game together or cook a meal together.
100
How old are you?
Yes!
200
What can you do if there's a lot around you and you need to close your eyes to relax? What number can you count to with your eyes closed?
Count to 10 with your eyes closed or count backwards from 100.
200
If you're home and someone is stressing you out or upsetting you, can you: Do some yoga/stretching? Or yell at them?
Do some yoga/stretching.
200
What if you're upset and all you have is a regular ball? What can you do with the ball to help you cope?
Bounce or kick the ball. Play catch if you have someone who can play with you.
200
What coping strategy can you use if you're home alone and want to talk to someone?
Call a friend or family member.
200
How many total brothers/sisters do you have?
4 in total.
300
If you're outdoors and you happen to bubble soap with you, would blowing bubbles be considered a coping strategy?
Yes
300
If you're at school and on recess feeling antsy or upset but you can't go for a run or walk, what can you do? Should you do jumping jacks in place? Or do nothing and hope for the best?
Jumping Jacks in place!
300
What other creative coping strategies can you use when you are home and have colors and markers available?
Draw or paint.
300
What coping strategy can you use if you have a pet dog or cat?
Cuddle or play with your pet.
300
What day is it today?
Tuesday!
400
If you're working on homework or a group project but you start to feel bored, what's one thing you can ask for?
A break.
400
Instead of doing jumping jacks in place, what else can you do if you're in recess and need to get some energy out?
Run in place, sit down, or play with a fidget toy.
400
Can you play with Play-doh or legos when you're upset about something and need to calm down?
Yes
400
What is another social coping strategy that you could use during you session with Grace or Carlos?
Read a book together. Play a game together. Go for a walk outside together.
400
What day will it be tomorrow?
Wednesday
500
If you're upset and in your own bedroom, what is one thing you can hug to help you relax?
A toy or stuffed animal.
500
If there is music playing and you're upset, what can you do?
DANCE!
500
If you don't feel like talking about your feelings while you're upset, what else can you do?
Write about your feelings or draw how you feel.
500
As a coping strategy, who can you share your feelings with when you are upset?
Someone you're close to. Your parents. Your friends. Carlos or Grace.
500
What should you do a stress ball when you're stressed out or upset?
SQUEEZE IT