Stress
Why is listening to music considered a coping skill?
Listening to music can help us relax or cheer us up. You have to be conscientious of the music you choose though.
The more we practice using coping skills the easier they are to use when we need them?
True! Coping Skills are easier to use when we practice, AND if we use them enough, we will see that we don't get as angry or stressed as much.
What is an example of a coping skill you could use in the classroom?
Examples include: Take calming breaths, counting to 10, get a drink of water, squeeze muscles and relax, talk to someone
What are 2 emotions that can be changed by using coping skills?
Sadness, Anger, Anxiousness, Fearfulness (any emotion!)
Talking to someone can be a coping skill.
True, talking to someone we trust can help us work through our problems. It's also good to talk to someone so we are not alone with our problems.
What is a coping skill that you could suggest to a friend if they were frustrated?
Skills include: Taking calming breaths, getting a drink of water, taking a walk, talking to someone
Fill in the blank:
When we are in a stress response, our fight or ________ system gets activated.
flight
Reading can be a coping skill?
True. Reading can be a great distraction from our stress, and it can lead us to new experiences and to discover new interests.
If you are struggling with an assignment, what is an example of something that you could say to yourself that is positive and helpful.
This is hard, but I can do it.
I can always ask for help if I need it.
I can do this!
Name 2 coping skills that could be helpful if you are angry?
Skills may include: deep breaths, tense and relax muscles, yelling into a pillow, exercise, listen to music, talking to a friend, etc.
If you are in a disagreement with someone, talking it out versus yelling can cause more stress.
False. Talking it out instead of yelling can reduce stress. We'll usually get a more favorable response when we talk, and hopefully we'll be able to work it out. When we yell, we aren't likely to work it out.
You are about to take a test in math. You are nervous and you feel like you can't focus. What is something that you can do to try to help yourself focus.
You can use positive self-talk by reminding yourself to just do your best and that you don't have to be perfect. You can also take calming breaths, or count to 10 and back to help calm down.
Why is it important to learn ways to relax if we are stressed or angry?
Always feeling stressed or angry can have negative effects on our health, it can affect our school work, it can problems in our relationships, and leave us feeling unhappy
Our bodies can show signs of stress?
True. Some examples include: headaches, digestive issues, muscle tension, stomach aches.
What is something you could do if you are feeling stressed at home?
Answers include: take a bath, do a craft, watch tv, listen to music, exercise, talk to a friend, snuggle with a pet, etc.