Coping Strategies
Name 3 coping strategies you can use at your desk.
What is..
using putty
Seated stretch
Drink water
Deep breathing
Thinking strategy i.e. This is helping me change my nerves!
True or False: You will be excused from participating in physical education class because of their chronic pain condition.
False
Define body ergonomics.
How we move and position our bodies throughout the day
True or False. Routine management and planning is something that is addressed during PPRC sessions.
True
Name 3 natural movement strategies you can use in your classroom without leaving.
What is..
Sharpen a pencil
Pass out papers
Throw something away
Why do we participate in school simulation?
To practice using active coping strategies and practice using individualized plans created in order to support carry over of active vs passive management while at school.
True or False. Body ergonomics principles only apply to seated activities.
False
Give an example of stimuli present in the school environment that may be practiced during an OT treatment session
Visual: hallway, classroom, cafeteria noise
Light: computer screen
What is a School Management Plan?
How will your school learn about individualized plans for your return?
Your team will schedule a school meeting with personnel to ensure understanding of concepts and plans for carryover
Where should you complete your homework in order to maintain the best ergonomic seated position?
What is... at a table/counter top seated in a chair with feet flat i.e. NOT on the couch/in bed.
You are having a hard time getting out of bed and getting to school. Name 2 alerting strategies you could use to wake your body up in the morning.
Exercise, Stretching, Listening to Music, Splash water on face, Eat Breakfast
What is a Keep Moving Plan?
A plan to be used when you are experiencing an increase in pain or related symptoms. Typically the plan takes 10-15 and is a series of individualized coping strategies. The goal of the plan is to be used and upon completion, return to the activity at hand.
When should you be permitted to go to the nurse’s office?
When you have an acute injury/symptom. I.e. you got a scrape/cut at recess or gym class, have a fever
What is the 90-90-90 rule?
What is.. your seated position! Hips, knees and feet/ankles should all be at 90 degrees.
You have a big test coming up and are beginning to feel anxious. Name a calming strategy you could try.
Deep breathing, mindfulness/meditation, movement, music
How do you know if a coping strategy is working?
If you are participating in the activity at hand, and/OR maintaining a calm body while participating in a challenging activity.
We most often recommend that you fully return to school after the PPRC instead of a gradually reintegrating. Why is this the case?
By the end of your admission, you will have been attending the PPRC all day every day, and will have engaged in simulated school. Sometimes, gradually reintegrating leaves more room for anxiety!
Your backpack weighs a ton! What percentage of your body weight should your backpack actually be?
What is... 10-15% of yourbody weight. Any items that are large and can't fit/make a backpack too heavy can be carried in hands.
You are struggling to start your homework (due to fatigue, pain, etc.) and are just staring at the paper. What could you try?
Use your plans! Take a peek at your SMP or KMP and find some strategies that will help you get going.