Coping Skills
Taking slow, deep breaths, counting to ten, or stretching are examples of these.
What are coping strategies or calming techniques?
Happiness, sadness, anger, and fear are all types of these.
What are emotions?
Your thoughts and feelings are part of this.
What is mental health?
When you take turns talking and really listen to what someone else says, you are showing this skill.
What is active listening?
Believing that abilities can improve with effort and practice describes this kind of mindset.
What is growth mindset?
Doing something that helps you feel calm — like listening to music or drawing — is a healthy way to manage this.
What is stress?
When you feel this emotion, your heart might race, and you might feel worried about something that could happen.
What is anxiety or fear?
We can talk to these professionals when we need help with our thoughts and feelings.
Who are therapists or counselors?
Understanding how someone else feels, even if you don’t feel the same way, shows this important social skill.
What is empathy?
Creating a plan and following steps to reach something you want to finish or achieve is called this.
What is goal-setting or setting goals?
This coping skill helps you notice and change unhelpful thoughts by replacing them with kind or positive ones.
What is positive self-talk?
This feeling often comes when something doesn’t go your way, but learning to manage it helps you stay calm.
What is frustration?
How you feel and think about yourself is called this.
What is self-esteem?
When you disagree with someone, you can show this skill by staying calm and respectful while you talk it out.
What is conflict resolution?
Continuing to work toward a goal, even when it takes time or effort, shows this skill.
What is perseverance?
Paying attention to the present moment without judging yourself or your thoughts.
What is Mindfulness?
When you have more than one feeling at the same time—like being excited and nervous—this is called being what?
What is mixed emotions?
This is the ability to “bounce back” or recover from tough times, mistakes, or hard feelings.
What is resilience?
Working together with others, sharing ideas, and helping the group reach a goal is called this.
What is teamwork or collaboration?
Asking questions, exploring new ideas, and wanting to understand how things work show this type of motivation.
What is curiosity?
This coping skill helps you pause before reacting when you feel angry or frustrated.
What is self-control?
When you notice that your mood changes because of things like hunger, sleep, or stress, you’re practicing this kind of awareness.
What is self-awareness or emotional self-monitoring?
This means understanding your own feelings and noticing how others might feel too.
What is emotional awareness or empathy?
Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching, shows this important character strength.
What is integrity?
Focusing on your own progress instead of comparing yourself to others shows this kind of motivation.
What is self-motivation?