Coping Skills
Name on thing you can do when you feel stressed.
Drawing, music, go for a walk, talk to somebody, deep breathing, etc.
You studied really hard for a test and got an A+.
Proud/Pride, Happiness, Excitement, Satisfaction, etc.
Your friend is talking, but you also have a thought you really want to share. You decide to stop and listen instead of interupting them.
Is this a Healthy or an Unhealthy Relationship Practice?
Healthy
You need a break because you are starting to get frustrated. What could you say?
"I need a few minutes please", etc.
Someone calls you a rude name. Feeling angry would be:
A) Normal
B) Weird
A) Normal
True or False: Taking slow, deep breaths can help calm your body.
True
Your housemate that you got along with really well moved away.
Sad, disappointment, loneliness, etc.
You friend is upset with you. You ask, "Can we talk about what happened?"
Is this a Healthy or an Unhealthy Relationship Practice?
Healthy
You disagree with your friend's opinion. What could you say?
"I see it differently" or "That's not how I see it, but it's okay for us to disagree with each other."
Which response is more likely to help calm your body when you're angry?
A) Throwing a chair
B) Taking a break
B) Taking a break
You're angry and want to yell. What's a healthier choice?
Take space, breathing, go for a walk, use a coping skill, go into the gym to exercise, etc.
You dislike going to the Doctor's, but you remember that tomorrow you have a Doctor's appointment.
Worry, Anxiety, Fear, Overwhelm, Frustration, etc.
Your friend says you hurt their feelings, but you never meant to. What should you say/do?
Apologize: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you.
You think you may have made a mistake as you started to feel guilt/shame. What could you say?
"I was wrong", "I'm sorry about that", "That was my fault, I apologize".
True or False: If you feel angry, you must act angry.
False
Which helps calm your body faster: A) Punching a wall B) Going for a walk.
Going for a walk.
You get exactly what you asked for when you open your Christmas presents.
Happy, Excited, Surprised, etc.
After a big argument with your friend, your relationship has been damaged. Which statement would work better to begin repairing the relationship?
A) "It's not my fault!"
B) "I can see why you're upset."
B) "I can see why you're upset."
Someone is teasing you and won't stop. What could you say?
A staff gives you a consequence due to your behavior earlier. You hear somebody down the hall laughing and assume they are making fun of you.
What is another possibility besides "They're laughing at me".
They could be laughing at a joke they were told earlier, they could remember a funny memory, they could be watching a show or reading, etc.
True or False: Putting something cold (such as an icepack) on your back, palm of your hand, or head can help you calm down.
True (Mammalian Diving Reflex/TIPP)
Your friend decides to hang out with someone else and they don't invite you to join.
Hurt, Sad, Disappointed, Lonely, Betrayed, etc.
A friend tells you they are upset because you cancelled plans with them.
Name one thing you could do to repair the friendship?
Apologize, listen, make new plans, ask how you can make things better, etc.
Your friend thinks you are angry for some reason, but you aren't angry. What could you say?
"I'm not feeling angry, let me explain better."
You think people are laughing at you. What could you do before getting angry?
Check the facts, ask questions, consider other explanations.