Coping Skills
If you are upset with someone, but you would like to talk to them about the problem, what is the most appropriate way to calm down?
Taking deep breaths
True or False:
Setting a boundary is rude.
False.
You need to set boundaries with others to have healthy relationships.
What is the definition of empathy?
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
What would be the best approach if someone you know is being bullied?
Tell a trusted adult
Two ways to feel calm
any two coping skills of choice :)
How would you set a boundary with someone?
"I need space right now"
"I am not prepared to talk to you right now"
(any examples along this line)
Which one of the following words describes someone who is empathetic? Kind, Understanding, Mean, Disrespectful, caring
Kind
understanding
caring
True or False:
if someone is not sick, hurt, or in danger you should not ask an adult for help.
False- you can always ask an adult you trust for help.
Can stretching be a coping skill?
yes
What is an example of a personal item boundary?
I do not feel comfortable letting you borrow my ____ because it is important to me that it does not get damaged.
examples that are along the lines of this.
What are some do's for empathy?
Listening
understanding
helping
When should you talk to a trusted adult immediately?
When someone is Hurt, sick, or in danger.
True or False:
Every coping skill works the same for everyone.
False-everyone is different and what may work for one person may not work for another.
What is an example of a personal boundary?
Personal space
What are some don'ts for empathy?
not listening
not understanding
arguing
Esme's older sister went into her room while she was at school and used her favorite perfume.
How might Esme react if she did not use a coping skill?
Angry- screams at sister
What is a not typical coping skill?
Dancing, playing an instrument, baking, watching fish swim, a bike ride...
How can you set a cyber boundary
Block
report
tell an adult to document
Your friend keeps getting teased on the playground.
What would show empathy?
Stick up for your friend.
tell them you understand how they feel and that they should not be treated like that.- Tell an adult
Esme's older sister went into her room while she was at school and used her favorite perfume.
How might Esme react if she did use a coping skill?
What coping skill would work?
talk to her sister in a calm way-set a boundary.
Coping skill-take deep breaths, take a break before talking to sister