Healthy
Coping Skills
Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills
What is:
read a book, writing/drawing/painting, listening to music, go for a walk, spending time with friends and family, deep breathing, or meditation?
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
What is True!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone
How do you make seven an even number?
What is
Take out the "s" in the word seven
_________________ showers bring May flowers.
What is April
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a. they decrease stress
b. they allow us to create better relationships
c. they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d. all of the above
What is
D. All of the above
Which of the following coping skills are unhealthy
1. getting fresh air
2. destroying property
3. exercising
4. taking feelings out on others
5. talking to a trusted friend/Adult
Which are 2 and 4?
Every coping skill is healthy.
What is False.
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy for us (ex. fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)
Why are ghosts bad liars?
What is
Because you can see right through them
National "Wear Red" Day for women's heart health, American Heart month, and African Heritage and Health Week are celebrated during this month.
What is February
What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills?
What are
1) feeling more relaxed
2) having a clear mind to help solve your problems
3) creating healthy relationships with others
4) being able to think about your response to a situation
Healthy coping skills help us:
a. deal with stressors in our lives
b. work through our emotions and problems
c. process our thoughts and emotions
d. All of the above
What is
D. All of the above
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
What is False.
Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these. Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
How do you make fruit punch?
What is
Give it a boxing lesson
This is when many Americans pledge to make a healthy lifestyle change.
What is January 1st or New Years
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, body, and ________.
What is Soul.
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
What is
Yes it is a coping skill. Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation, exercises or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.
What is True.
When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us.
What do you call a wizard from outer space that can fly?
What is
A flying sorcerer
National Diabetes Month is celebrated during this time.
What is November
What coping skills can be used to decrease stress? Name three.
What are
1. meditation
2. talking with someone
3. breathing exercises
4. exercise
5. mindfulness
6. yoga
Name three things that you can journal about.
What are:
1. your feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.)
2. thoughts
3. favorite activities
4. goals
5. future events
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
What is False.
Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner peace. They are important for your overall health.
What do you call two witches that live together?
What is
Broom-mates
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized during this month.
What is October
What do coping skills help us with?
What is
Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.