Coping Skills
Name one activity you can do to calm down when you’re feeling stressed.
Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or listening to music, etc.
What is active listening?
Listening carefully, making eye contact, and not interrupting.
What does it mean to have flexible thinking?
Being open to new ideas and solutions.
What’s one word to describe how you might feel when something unfair happens?
Angry, upset, frustrated, etc.
True or False: It’s okay to ask for help if you can’t solve a problem on your own.
True
What is a grounding technique that uses your five senses to stay calm?
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique
5 Things you can See
4 Things you can Touch
3 Things you can Hear
2 Things you can Smell
1 Thing you can Taste
Name one nonverbal way we communicate.
Examples include body language, facial expressions, or gestures.
What’s an example of rigid thinking?
Believing something must be done in one specific way and refusing to try another.
True or False: Everyone feels the same emotion in the same situation.
False
What’s one thing you can do if your first solution doesn’t work?
Try a different solution or ask for advice.
What’s a healthy way to cope with anger?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, or squeeze a stress ball.
What are they three communication styles?
1. Passive Communication
2. Assertive Communication
3. Aggressive Communication
True or False: Flexible thinking helps solve problems more easily.
True
What’s one way to tell how someone is feeling without asking?
Look at their facial expression or body language.
What’s one way to make sure everyone in a group feels heard when solving a group problem?
Let everyone take turns sharing their ideas without interrupting.
True or False: Ignoring your feelings is a good coping skill.
False
What’s an “I” statement?
A way to express your feelings without blaming others (e.g., "I feel upset when...").
Fill in the blank: Flexible thinking is like being a _____, bending without breaking.
Rubber band
What’s a mixed emotion?
Feeling two emotions at the same time, like happy and nervous.
What’s one way to solve a conflict with a friend without arguing?
Use an “I” statement, stay calm, and listen to their side.
What is mindfulness?
Being present and fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
Create an “I” statement for this situation:
Your friend promised to play with you at recess but didn’t show up. You feel upset because you were looking forward to it all day.
"I felt upset when you didn’t play with me at recess because I was looking forward to it all day. I need you to let me know if you can’t play so I don’t feel disappointed."
“I don’t care what anyone says—this is the only way to play the game."
This is an example of rigid thinking because it shows unwillingness to consider other options or perspectives.
What’s the difference between a little problem and a big problem?
A little problem can be solved quickly and doesn’t affect many people; a big problem takes more time and affects others.
Imagine your sibling keeps taking your stuff without asking. How could you solve this problem?
Talk to him calmly about how it makes you feel, set clear rules about borrowing things, or ask a parent for help if needed.