Healthy Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills
deep breathing, fidgeting, taking a break etc.
Name 3 examples of unhealthy coping skills
hitting, cussing, throwing things, kicking, running away etc...
What is Trauma?
Bad, sad, or upsetting events
or
Scary or confusing events
or
events that affect you in the future
Angry
mad, upset, hateful, hostile, hurt
How many months in a year?
12
When should you use healthy coping skills?
When you are feeling angry, sad, afraid, etc.
John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he yells at his brothers to get his frustration out. Is this a healthy coping skill and why or why not?
no!
Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.
What is a trauma reminder?
something that reminds you of upsetting or confusing events
a reminder that affects your behaviors negatively
Sad
down, depressed, ashamed, guilty, lonely etc...
According to Dr. Seuss who stole Christmas
The grinch
Name 3 coping skills that can be done anywhere anytime
Kids choice
Examples: Breathing exercises, Counting
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
When it is unsafe, unhelpful, or harmful to yourself and others.
Why do we learn about relaxation and mindfulness in IOP?
to help us in times we are stressed
or
to give us new coping skills
or
as a coping skill
Excited
Thrilled, energetic, cheerful, happy
What is the name of the main character in Ron's Gone Wrong?
What are clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions
What are some other consequences for using unhealthy coping skills?
You can get in trouble, you can feel like everything is crashing down on you, which is overwhelming, you can hurt people and lose friendships, etc.
What is feelings intensity?
how strong your feelings are
or
emotions from 1-10
Scared
Terrified, helpless, rejected, anxious,
What are Rileys emotions in inside out?
Saddness, joy, anger, disgust and fear
What makes a healthy coping skill?
When it safe and non disruptive
Why do people use unhealthy coping skills?
They haven't learned or developed healthy ones
What is a problem thought?
give an example
a thought that is not true
or
a thought that doesn't help you
"I hate it here"
"everyone hates me"
Confused
Frustrated, helpless
Why do things fall when you drop them?
Gravity