Coping Skills
What's a coping skill?
Something you can do to help yourself calm down or handle a difficult feeling.
What are feelings?
Feelings and emotions are messages from our brain and body that help us understand what is
happening inside us and around us.
You lose a game. What is one okay thing you could do?
Say good game, try again, take a break, etc.
What could you catch but not throw?
A cold.
True/False-We are born with coping skills.
Name 2 things that can make someone sad.
Any reasonable examples.
You're joking with a friend, but they stop laughing. What should you do?
Stop, check if they're okay, change the joke/topic, etc.
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You notice your stomach hurts before school because you're nervous. Name 2 things you could try to help yourself feel calmer.
Deep breathing, grounding, positive self-talk, talking to someone, distraction, etc.
Name 2 clues your body might give you when you're getting worried or anxious.
stomach discomfort, rapid breaths, dizziness or lightheadedness
You're playing a game and someone changes a rule. You think it's unfair and you're getting really mad. What could you do before reacting?
Pause, take a break, talk calmly, ask about the rule, etc.
What goes up but never comes down?
Your Age.
Name 3 things you are grateful for
I'm grateful for...
Someone says, “I’m fine,” but they're looking down, talking quietly, and not joining the group. What might they actually be feeling? What clues helped you figure it out?
Sad, nervous, embarrassed, upset, etc. Looking down, being quiet, staying away from others.
During class, your friend shows you a group chat making fun of a classmate sitting across the room. Your friend whispers, "Join the chat, it’s hilarious!"
You can say "No thanks" or "That's not cool" quietly and get back to your schoolwork.
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Nostalgia (Inside Out 2)
Why are coping skills important?
Coping skills help you manage stress, process difficult emotions, and navigate hard situations and experiences in a healthy way.
Why are naming your feelings important?
Naming your feelings calms your brain's alarm system so you can think clearly instead of reacting on impulse.
Your classmate shows you something on their phone that makes you feel uncomfortable and wrong inside. They whisper, "Promise you won't tell anyone, or I'll get into huge trouble!"
Tell a trusted adult (like a teacher, parent, or counselor) right away so they can help handle the situation.
The more of me there is, the less you can see. What am I?
Darkness.