Coping Skills
When should you use a coping skill?
When you feel an uncomfortable feeling such as scared, sad, angry, frustrated and want to feel better
Name 10 emotion words
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True or False: School is important
True
Another word for mad is?
Angry or upset
What is your partners favorite animal?
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True or False: Coping Skills only work for some people
False. Some coping skills work better for some people. It is important to find what works for you
True or False: When adults are stressed out it is ok to yell at kids
False: Even adults should regulate their emotions in a positive way when they are stressed
Name 2 things you could do if someone was bullying at school
Tell a teacher
Tell them to stop
ignore them
Name 2 ways your body shows that you are scared
shaking
frozen
crying
body temp changes
What is your partners favorite color?
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Name 2 positive supports in your life
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What makes someone a good friend?
Honest, fun, reliable, similar interests, kind
What emotions require you to use a coping skill?
angry, sad, scared, frustrated, worried
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
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Name 5 coping skills you utilize
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Describe some common symptoms of anxiety
shaking
nervousness (butterflies in your stomach)
sweating
fast heartbeat
What should you do if your friend is being mean to another student?
Stick up for them
tell your friend to stop
tell an adult
True or false: There are good and bad feelings?
False. Feelings are not good or bad, it is how we respond that matters
If you were trapped on an island, name 3 things that would be most meaningful to you to have
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What is the simplest coping skill we can use because we have it with us all the time?
Deep Breathing
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to regulate yourself utilizing positive coping skills when difficult emotions arise
What is something you can do to cope at school with difficult emotions
Deep Breathing
Fidget
Drink water
thought stopping
How do you know when your parent is stressed?
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Share the last time you were afraid.
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