Coping Skills
An activity to help calm you down.
Happy
Smiling, laughing, eyes open, etc.
Someone said that you're clothes are ugly
embarrassed, upset, sad, ashamed, angry, hurt
What could you say to show empathy? Your friend received a cool video game for his/her birthday.
That's cool! You're lucky! That's great! Congratulations! I'm so glad that you got the game you were wanting.
How would the following person feel? A boy on your baseball team dropped a fly ball and the other team won the game.
Embarrassed, sad, mad, angry, disappointed
Demonstrate how to deep breath
In through your nose, hold your breath, out through your mouth.
Sad
Your favorite dog ran away from home and you couldn't find her
What could you say to show empathy? Your classmate forgot his/her homework at home and is very upset because they got marked down.
I'm sorry that you forgot your homework. I'd be upset to get marked down too. I understand how you feel because you never forget your work. I know how hard you have been trying to get good grades.
How would the following person feel? A boy is constantly getting teased for being chubby.
Name a coping skill you can use indoors
Angry
Clinched teeth, tense body, red face, etc.
You won second place in the spelling bee
Jealous, mad, frustrated, excited, happy, relieved
What could you say to show empathy? Your sister has a huge mess in her room that her friends left.
This stinks. I'll help you clean this up. I know a messy room bothers you, can I help you? I'd be upset too if my friends made a mess in my room and didn't clean it up.
How would the following person feel? Jennifer won the art competition and received a medal.
Proud, excited, happy, thankful, surprised
What are coping skills for big problems?
Talking to an adult/friend, asking for help, etc.
Anxious
Alert, tense, body aches, fast heart rate, sweaty palms, etc.
You have a friend who is disabled that others are making fun of
What could you say to show empathy? Your brother keeps getting farther and farther in his new video game.
Wow, you're really good at this! You rock! I'm so proud of you. You're the best!
How would the following person feel? A girl in your class was chosen to sing the solo in the school musical and she went blank in front of the entire audience.
Embarrassed, shocked, nervous, sad, upset, disappointed
Coping skills for small problems
Walking away, taking a break, ignoring it, etc.
Shame
Looking down, hiding, etc.
You had weighted all week for your dad to come have lunch with you and he never came
Disappointed, hurt, upset, sad, mad, jealous
What could you say to show empathy? Your friend was nervous to read in front of the whole class and started stuttering. Everyone started to laugh.
Stop laughing, we'd all be nervous too. Take a deep breath, I know you can do it. I'd have a hard time reading in front of all of these people too.
How would the following person feel? A boy in your class never understands what the teacher is teaching and can't get good grades like the other students.
Jealous, embarrassed, upset, angry, frustrated, ashamed, sad