Coping Skills
Slow inhaling and exhaling
Deep Breathing
Pulling hair is a good coping skill
FALSE
What are some healthy coping skills?
It's your birthday and you are having a birthday party!
Excited/ Happy
You are stomping your feet with a frowning face.
Angry
Arachnophobia
Fear of Spiders
You use your muscles for this
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
It is okay to feel angry.
TRUE
(You just have to make sure you let your anger out in a healthy way!)
Someone you know passed away
Sad/ Upset/ Depressed
You have tears and you want to be alone
Sad
Claustrophobia
Fear of small/ close spaces
You do this by focusing on what is around you
Listening to your surroundings/ Mindfulness
It is okay to get help
TRUE
You have been trying really hard to understand math, but you just can't get it!
Frustrated/ Upset/ Overwhelmed
You are smiling and feeling good.
Happy
Acrophobia
Fear of heights
This involves stretching and breathing
Yoga
It is important to have safe grown ups who you feel comfortable talking to.
TRUE
Who are your safe adults??
Someone breaks your favorite toy
Angry or Sad
You are having trouble talking to someone new.
Anxious
Astraphobia
Fear of thunder and lightening
This involves numbers
Counting
Not many kids feel anxious or have anxiety
FALSE
At least 1 in 10 kids has anxiety!
You are on a really big roller coaster that goes upside down
Anxious, Nervous
You pay attention and aren't getting distracted
Focused
Chromophobia
Fear of colors