Coping Skills
What are coping skills?
strategies you can use to manage stress
You feel a sneeze coming on and don’t have access to any tissue. What’s one way to cover your nose while you sneeze?
sneeze into your elbow
What is nutrition?
nutrients found in food that help keep our body's healthy and energized
Your friend is going on an outing. They tell you that you need to come with them, even though you would rather stay at the center and do a different activity. You go on the outing to make your friend happy and do not enjoy it all. What could you have done instead?
Tell them nicely that you would rather stay and do a different activity. You can spend time together when they get back or another time.
What is mindfulness?
living in the present moment
When would you use coping skills?
times when you feel negative emotions
You are about to eat a snack, but realize your hands are sticky and dirty from working on a craft earlier in the day. What do you do?
wash your hands with soap and water
Why is nutrition important?
-keeps us healthy
-prevents us from getting sick
-helps us grow
-gives your body energy
You want to hug your friend, so without telling them you come up behind them and give them a big bear hug. They respond by pushing away. What could you have done instead?
Ask them first if they would like a hug, if not respect their choice and ask another time.
When should you practice mindfulness?
Anywhere and anytime you feel yourself thinking negative thoughts
Provide 2 examples of coping skills.
-deep breathing
-read a book
-go outside
-listen to music
-talk to a friend
After using the toilet, you realize there is no more soap in the bathroom. What do you do? Why is it important to use soap after using the restroom?
-tell a staff member
-soap helps kill all of the germs and bacteria on your hands
-fruits
-vegetables
-protein
-dairy
-grains
You walk into the room and notice someone going through your stuff. You get upset and yell at them to get away from your stuff. What could you have done instead?
Instead of yelling, tell a staff member or politely ask them to stop touching your things because they don't belong to them.
List 2 ways that you can practice mindfulness.
-meditation
-yoga
-breathing exercises
-journaling
Where can you use coping skills?
Anywhere and anytime you find yourself feeling stressed
After brushing your teeth, you notice that there is still a piece of food in your teeth. No matter how much you brush, you can’t seem to get it out. What should you use to get it out? Why is it important to brush AND floss?
-floss
-to make sure you get all of the food out that gets stuck around your teeth
Give one example of a fruit, vegetable, and grain.
-fruit: strawberries, bananas, apples, grapes, oranges
-vegetable: carrots, broccoli, peppers,
-grain: bread, pasta, cereal, oats, rice
You are doing a craft and the person next to you tries to take your paint brush that you were using. You swat their hand away and shout at them. What could you have done instead?
Use your words. Tell them that you are using the paintbrush and ask a staff member for another paint brush for them to use.
Why should you practice mindfulness?
What are examples of emotions that you would use coping skills for?
-sad
-angry
-frustrated
overwhelmed
-anxious
You are outside playing games with friends and accidentally fall and scrape your knee. When you go back inside, you notice there is dirt on the open cut. What do you do? Why is it important to keep open wounds clean?
-clean the cut with soap and water, cover it with a bandaid
-keeping wounds cleans help prevent infection
Whats something thats delicious BUT unhealthy to eat?
-ice cream
-pizza
-chips
-candy
-cookies
You are playing Uno with a group of friends, and somebody skips your turn on accident. You call them a bad name and throw your cards on the table. What could you have done instead?
Politely remind them that it is your turn and that they are next.
What type of people should practice yoga?
Anyone and everyone, no matter your body size or abilities.