Feelings
Name a feeling in the green zone
- Happy
- Ready to Learn
- Focused
- Calm
What do you do to help you feel better when you get sad?
-playing sports
-taking a deep breath
-talking to a friend
Your pencil breaks. Is this a big or small problem?
small problem
True or False:
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
Share
Name 2 feelings in the red zone
- Mad/Angry
- Yelling
- Out of Control
What's a new coping skill you can try out?
-writing in a journal
- read a book
You didn't get your favorite toy for your birthday. Is this a big or small problem? Why?
Varies
True or False:
Every coping skill is healthy, such as fighting or drinking alcohol?
FALSE!
Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, drinking alcohol etc.)
with teachers or adults
Somebody says something mean to you. How might you feel and what would you do?
Answers vary
Name 2 things you can do when you start to feel angry.
- take a deep breath
- ask for a break
Your teacher forgets to grade your assignment. Big or small problem? Why?
True or False:
I have coping skills and I know how to use it.
TRUE!
Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You've learned some during our sessions!
you're going on vacation this summer.
Share
Someone keeps interrupting you while you are speaking. How might you feel and what would you do?
Answers vary
Name 3 coping skills that you use every day
Look at poster
You forgot your homework at home. Big or small problem? Why?
Big problem
True or False:
Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.
TRUE!
When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!
You saw someone cheating in class.
share with teacher
Describe what it looks like when someone is sad.
- crying
-withdrawn
-not doing what they used to do
-little things bother them
why do we need coping skills?
-to help manage our feelings and helps you feel better
Your friend does not want to play with you. Is this a big or small problem? and why?
Big problem
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
FALSE!
Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.
Your friend tells you who their crush is.
Share or not share
Varies