Coping Strategies
sight, sound, smell, touch, taste
What is this coping strategy called?
Grounding
5 senses
My face turns read, my body gets tense, my breathing gets fast, I feel like I'm going to explode.
What emotion am I experiencing?
I am angry or mad.
Why is it important to know coping strategies?
So that you always stay in control of your emotions and you know how to handle those emotions in healthy ways. Otherwise you will deal with them in unhealthy ways and the consequences for that are big.
Tell me a time when you used belly breathing as a coping strategy.
Well done!
What is inclusion?
Making sure everyone feels welcome and wanted. Even if they dress, look, or act different than you.
In through the nose
Hold for a few seconds
Out through the mouth
What is this coping strategy called?
Deep breathing
My heart slows down, my arms are relaxed, my head feels clear, my body is still.
What emotion am I experiencing?
I am calm or relaxed.
Why is it important to be able to identify your emotions?
Tell me a time when you used exercise as a coping strategy.
That's fantastic!
What is Diversity?
banana pose, downward dog, tree pose, cat and cow pose.
What is this coping strategy called?
Yoga
My body slumps down, my arms protect my chest or head, my eyes might leak, my heart might hurt.
What emotion am I experiencing?
I am sad.
What is your favorite coping strategy and why?
This can be any of the coping strategies we have talked about in class. There is no right or wrong answer as long as it is a healthy coping strategy.
Tell me a time when you used distraction as a coping strategy.
Way to go!
What is empathy?
Being able to understand how others are feeling. Seeing situations from their point of few.
Name 3 different breathing coping strategies
Dragon breathing
Belly breathing
Balloon Breathing
Counting Breathing
My hands won't stop shaking, my legs are bouncing, my breathing speeds up, my heart beats faster.
What emotion am I experiencing?
I am nervous or anxious.
Why is it sometimes so hard to control out emotions?
Sometimes it's hard because we aren't getting enough good chemicals in our brain- like dopamine. Other times it's because we have practiced unhealthy coping strategies for too long. Emotions are powerful, they influence much of what we do. It takes time to understand them and be able to control them.
Tell me a time when you used positive self talk as a coping strategy.
What is mindfulness?
Being aware of your feelings and situation and calmly dealing with them.
Doing this everyday will improve how you think and feel about yourself. It works better if you do it out loud.
What is this coping strategy called?
Positive Self Talk
My arms are open, my face tilts up, My body feels light and open. I have a smile on my face.
What emotion am I experiencing?
I am happy or joyful.
Why is it hard for us to sometimes talk about what we are feeling and going through?
Emotions are powerful and are associated with vulnerability. Sometimes we may feel that our emotions make us weak, sometimes we may feel like others will make fun of us for that emotion. But no emotion is wrong or bad- they are a part of us. Learning to talk about them helps us understand them better.
Tell me a time when you talked to someone about what was going on to help you figure out how to handle your emotion and this was your coping strategy.
Way to be vulnerable!
What is resilience or a lion mentality?
The ability to handle difficult situations without using unhealthy coping strategies. To never give even when things are hard. To love the journey and the progress instead of just the end result.