Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
Benefits
True/False
Self Care/Love
Anger
120

Name 3 healthy coping skills.

- Read a Book

- Writing/Drawing/Painting

- Listening to Music

- Spending Time with Friends/Family

- Go for a Walk

- Deep Breathing

- Meditation

120

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.

- Avoiding Help

- Fighting

- Yelling at others

- Harming others or yourself

120

Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?

a.) they reduce stress

b.) they allow us to create better relationships

c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body

d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

120

True or False: 

Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.

TRUE!

Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.

120

Tell me some ways to care for yourself

healthy eating 

good sleep schedule

speak nicely to yourself

surround yourself with positive people

120

name one anger management technique

deep breathing

going for a walk

punching pillows

talk about your feelings

220

Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy.

- Getting Fresh Air

- Talking to a Trusted Friend/Adult

- Destroying Property

- Hair pulling and eating it

- Exercising

- Playing Sports

- Taking Feelings Out on Others

- Yelling at someone you don't like

220

Name two unhealthy coping skills.

- Sleeping too Much

- Eating too Much

- Avoiding the Problem

220

What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills?

- Feeling more relaxed

- Having a clear mind to help solve your problems

- Creating healthy relationships with others

- Being able to think about your response to a situation


220

True or False:

Every coping skill is healthy.

FALSE!

Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)

220

why is self love important?

loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills

220

True or False

Is anger a bad thing? 

False 

Anger is not bad, how we express anger can be a poor choice

Anger is an emotion that communicates when something has happened that we don't like

320

Healthy coping skills help us:

a.) Deal with stressors in our lives

b.) Work through our emotions and problems

c.) Process our thoughts and emotions

d.) All of the above

d.) All of the above

Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.

320

How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?

Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships

320

Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, body, and ____ .

Soul

Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.

320

True or False:

Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.

FALSE!

Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.

320

Is positive self talk a way to show yourself love?

yes

320

Trigger

Can you name two triggers for anger

being left out

being told no

being embarrassed

losing a game

waiting

hard school work 

420

Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?

Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you. 

Yes, it is a coping skill!

420

John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he yells at his brothers to get his frustration out. Is this a healthy coping skill and why or why not?

No! 

Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.

420

What coping skills can be used to reduce stress? Name three.

- meditation

- talking with someone

- breathing exercises

- exercise

- mindfulness

- yoga

420

True or False:

Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.

TRUE!

When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!

420
Tell me one positive affirmation

I can do good things

Everyday is a new day to make better choices

I deserve love

Mistakes show I am trying

420

Anger Scenario

When Bryan gets told no in school, he will shut down and not do his work. Can you think of a better choice to make to deal with his anger?

take a deep breath

take a break and come back to his work

talk about his feelings

520

Name three things that you can journal about.

- Your Feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.)

- Thoughts

- Favorite Activities 

- Goals 

- Future Events


520

Suzie gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?

Yes! 

Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down. 

520

What do coping skills help us with?

Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.

520

True or False:

Coping skills are not important to your well-being.

FALSE! 

Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.

520

Tell me 2 ways you practice self love/self care?

a face mask

singing music i like

taking a nice shower

giving to others


520
When do you think it is ok to hit or throw something when you are angry?

if you have to defend your life

if you have to defend someone you love from danger


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