Coping Skills
Counting to 10 is the coping skill that works for everyone. T/F
FALSE
I'm really not smart in math.
Unhelpful.
Ms. Tina is teaching us so we can become the expert on _______________
Ourselves!
Explain why Ms. Tina is here.
What baseball team is the Phanatic the mascot for?
Philadelphia Phillies
What is another meaning for the word Cope?
To deal with, take care of, etc.
Change this to a helpful thought:
I'm not very good at doing cartwheels.
I can try to practice and do my best.
It's ok to be happy; it's ok to be sad; it's ok to be mad because you're _____________
Human!
Explain the Feelings Thermometer.
A way to rate our feelings and monitor if they are rising so we can be aware to do something to lower our ratings.
How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time.
Name two appropriate and positive coping skills.
Drawing, exercise, journaling, painting, talking with a friend, listening to music, etc.
Helpful or unhelpful:
Today is a great day to have a great day!
Of course it's Helpful! It's always helpful to be positive.
The most important voice I will ever hear is __________.
My own.
Explain what the snowball affect referred to in relation to Avoiding.
A chore will get bigger and bigger as we avoid it.
When I take a breath, what goes through my body?
(one word)
Oxygen
Name an inappropriate or negative way some people might chose to cope.
Smoking, drinking, drugs, fighting, committing crimes, making bad choices, etc.
I don't want to bother my parents with my problems; They have enough of their own.
Unhelpful! We all need support and love from our family and friends--especially when we're going through some problems.
Name a good kind of stress.
Studying for a test, practicing a skill, worrying about trying to do better.
Explain the three parts of the CBT Triangle.
Thoughts affect Feelings which affect Behavior
What is the Delaware State bug?
Ladybug
Name one coping skill that Ms. Tina had the class practice
Breathing, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, "Squeeze the lemon", etc.
I'll just dance my way out of this bad mood.
Helpful! Do whatever you can to balance your feelings.
What is the only thing we are in control over (from the triangle)?
Our Thoughts...we can change them to be helpful
Explain the concept of the I Can Do It Ladder.
Taking smaller steps to accomplish a bigger goal.
How much sleep should a 10-year-old get each night?
9-12 hours