Coping skills
Name a coping skill you can use when you are angry
What is: take deep breaths, count, go for a walk, ask for help, use a stress ball or fidget
We can learn to cope with our emotions
True
_______________ is anything you do to take care of yourself so you can stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well.
self care
How would you feel if you got into a fight with a friend
sad, angry, frustrated, upset, or other (depends on person)
understanding someone else's perspective and emotions, putting yourself in "someone else's shoes," considering another person's feelings
When you are feeling upset or stressed or having strong emotions, whenever you feel you need or want to
Our emotional part of our brain is the part that problem solves and thinking logically
False: our emotional brain controls our feelings and behaviors in response to situations
Name two benefits of exercise
What is: improves mood, good for health, keeps from getting sick, gets us outside, decreases stress, increases focus and energy
Name something that makes you feel happy
Any answer
What should you do if you see someone getting bullied
Stand up for them, tell an adult, comfort the person getting bullied
Name some ways we can cope with stress
listening to music, talking to someone, journaling, exercising, distracting, yoga/meditation, self soothing (sand, comfort items), problem solving, asking for help, taking things one step at a time
It is okay for other people to be mean to us, lie, and talk about us behind our back
Why is sleep important
good for brain, good for body, improves focus, improves mood, increased energy during day, help us from getting sick
Why do we feel angry
we feel something wrong has happened or been done to us, we are not able to get what we want, someone has hurt us (or related answer)
What does it mean to be kind to other people
caring, respectful, speak to them nicely, consider other people's feelings, being understanding, helping others, sharing, listening, supporting others
What is a trigger?
an event or something that happens which causes a strong emotional reaction
It is okay to ask for help and support
True!
why is self care important
help manage stress, good for mental health, good for physical health
How can we cope with anxiety
deep breathing, ask for help, focus on what we CAN control, use coping skills
Name someone you can go to for help
therapist, counselor, teacher, parent, family member, friend, trusted adult
What can we do when we are triggered
Stop, identify our feelings, use strategies to calm down, ask for help
saying kind and helpful things about myself (or similar answer)
Name one thing you enjoy doing and one place you like going
Any answer is correct, depends on person
What is something that makes you angry
Any answer (depends on person)
Say a fun fact about yoursel
Any answer