Coping Skills
What is the name of the deep breathing exercise you learned during therapy?
Box Breathing/ Square breathing
If someone pushes you because they are angry, this is a good touch because they didn't hit you.
False
Is telling any classmate my personal problems a good idea?
No, we should share personal things with someone we could trust.
If you feel like you really need to talk to a counselor again, what can you do?
Speak with your parents and let them know that you would like to meet with a counselor again.
Name another calming technique you could use when you are upset.
Do exercise, Talk to someone
Only your trusted parent, caretaker, and a doctor should look at your body when there is a concern.
True
What can you do if another student is bothering us and they don't listen to us when we tell them to stop?
Speak with a teacher, lunch aid, principal or school counselor.
What are some ways we might feel after talking about our problems?
Relieved, Happy, and less confused.
Is exercise good for you when you are feeling stressed, angry, or nervous?
Yes
It's ok to touch someone else's body if they say it's ok.
No, because you are a child. Only a trusted adult (parent, caretaker or doctor) should look at your body when there is a concern. Our bodies are to be respected.
If your sister/brother does not leave you alone and keep touching your belongings after you asked her not to, what can you do?
Speak with your mother, father and/or caretaker and let them know what she/he is doing and what you would like from your sibling.
What are we feeling when we are angry?
Hurt, sad, misunderstood, failure
What is communication?
Messages that we send to other people to express something (speaking, body language, eye contact and listening)
Is it ok for a teacher, principal to hit me if I am not listening to their instructions?
No, school staff should not hit children. This is not a good touch.
Who else can you talk to if you feel that you cannot talk to your parents or teachers about your problem.
Your counselor and/or a friend.
What can you do if someone is trying to scare or hurt you?
You can say something with a strong voice, "Leave me alone", tell a trusted adult about it, Avoid the person.
Is any form of communication good?
No, Yelling at others, saying hurtful things, hitting someone, staring angrily at others, rolling our eyes or ignoring others are unhealthy forms of communication. Talking about our problems and listening to the other person is a good form of communication.
What can you do, if you hurt someone's feelings?
Apologize to them about what you did, Explain the situation, ask them to forgive you.