Healthy Coping Skills
What can you do when you are feeling frustrated?
Take a deep breath.
What is not something good to do when you are frustrated.
Throwing a fit or hitting people would not be helpful.
Why is it helpful to take a deep breath when you are feeling frustrated?
Taking a deep breath helps you to calm down.
What is a rule in school?
Sitting down and listening to the teacher.
What is something you can do take care of your body?
Get plenty of rest.
What can you do when you are feeling really sad?
You can take a rest/break.
What is not a good thing to do when you feel sad?
Hitting yourself is not O.K. to do when you feel sad.
Talking can make you feel better and you can share your feelings.
What is an expectation at the dinner table?
Have good table manners, chewing with your mouth quietly etc.
How can you clean your body?
Take a shower or a bath.
What can you do if you are feeling angry.
You can sit down and take some time to calm down.
What is not O.K. to do when you are angry?
It is not O.K. to hit or throw things.
Why is taking a break a good thing to do when you are angry?
Taking a break helps you to calm down and relax.
What is a rule for on the bus.
Stay seated and not showing privacy.
What are some healthy food to eat?
Chicken, spaghetti, apples, carrots etc.
What can you do when you are feeling sick?
I can take a nap.
What is not O.K. to do when you are sick?
Yelling when your throat is sore is not a good thing to do.
Why is listening to music a good coping skill?
Listening to music you like makes you feel better.
What is an expectation at work?
Listening and following directions.
How can you keep your body strong?
Work out/exercise.
What can you do when you are being too silly and loud in church?
You can draw to help you calm down.
What is not O.K. to do in church?
Stomping your feet like a rabbit is not O.K.
Why is drawing a good coping skill?
You can draw pictures of how you feel.
What is an expectation when you are with your friends?
Talk nicely, no hitting.
What is something fun you like doing?
Go out to eat with family, spend time with friends.