Misc.
Your friend just lost their dog, what do you do?
"I'm sorry that happened to you, is there anything I can do to help?
You just found out that your friend is spreading rumors about you, what do you do?
Have a conversation with them about how this upset you and ask them to stop, get an adult involved
Your friend is really worried about a presentation, what do you say?
Hey, it's all going to be ok. You practiced and you prepared for it. Try and think of the teacher and our classmates with a funny snapchat filter on their faces to help you relax!
You just found out your friends didn't invite you to a hangout, what do you do?
Reach out to them to understand what happened or Giiirl you don't need them! Find better friends :)
Coping skill for depression
What is "journaling, walking, talk to loved one"
You have a list of chores to complete and are feeling unmotivated, what do you do?
Break them down into smaller chunks and go one by one
Your best friend has been distant lately, what do you do?
Ask them if everything is ok with them, ask them if they need space and be willing to give it to them, let them know what you need in a friendship
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If it's happening continuously & you've already given them several chances - find other friends to play with.
Your friends keep asking you to hang out, but you're worried about Covid, what do you do?
Let them know how you feel, try and offer some alternative solutions that feel safer for you
Your parent just got upset with you, what do you do?
Apologize if you did something hurtful, call a friend, use your coping skills
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Remember that they are momentarily upset, they will come around soon!
Coping skill for anxiety
What is "mindfulness, exercise"
You just woke up from a nightmare and it's 4am, what do you do?
Get a glass of water, read a comforting book, watch a funny video, do a mindfulness activity
Your teacher just gave you a bad grade on an assignment, what do you do?
Talk to your teacher, ask them what you did wrong and how you could have done it better, ask for extra credit, ask a peer for tutoring help, or talk to your guidance counselor
Everyone's pressuring you about your future and you're starting to feel worried that you don't have it all figured out
Let them know that you appreciate their interest in your life, but you're still trying to figure it out
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Remember that even adults do not have everything figured out, and you have plenty of time to choose what you want to do!
Make an artistic representation of your friendship as memories, spend some quality time together before they move, & remember that you can snapchat, instagram, facetime them whenever you want!
Coping skill for self-harm urges
What is "eat a lemon, hit a pillow, do something soothing"
You have an assignment due in 3 days and it's giving you a lot of anxiety, what do you do?
start by organizing the information you have about how to complete the assignment, break it down into smaller chunks, ask for help!
You're feeling really angry at your parent, what do you do?
Tell them/write them how you feel using your assertiveness skills
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Use a coping skill that helps get some of that anger out: listen to music, journal, exercise, art
You're worried you said something "stupid" today and you can't stop thinking about it, what do you do?
Talk to the person you said this to and clarify the situation/apologize, use your coping skills to help you relax
You woke up feeling really unmotivated, what do you do?
Talk to a loved one about how you're feeling, practice some self-care and acceptance of how you're feeling. Try and do small things that you feel capable of doing
Coping skill for loneliness
What is "go for a walk, call a loved one"