Coping Skills
The best choice is...
True or False
Friendship
Random...
100
Is punching someone a good coping skill?
Punching someone is NOT a good coping skill.
100
Is the best choice to keep your feelings inside or is the best choice to talk to someone about what you are feeling?
Best Choice: Talk to someone about how you are feeling.
*Bonus: Who is one person you could talk to?
100
True or False: Impulse control is the ability to control my urges and feelings.
True!
100
A true friend will A) try to convince you to do something you don't want, or B) be sensitive to your wants and needs.
A.
100
How do you know if someone is your friend?
-They will be nice to you.
-They will compliment you.
-They will listen to you when you need them to.
-They will talk to you often.
-They will hangout with you.
200
Name 5 coping skills that are best for you.
taking deep breaths, drawing, coloring, going for a walk, taking a break, scream in a pillow, talk to someone, exercise, etc.
200
My pencil broke while doing homework. The best choice is to:
A) scream and start crying
B) take a deep breath and ask to sharpen it.
B.
200
True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
TRUE!
200
You and your friend want to play checkers, but you both want the black checkers, what is the best solution?
-You could take turns (you can use black checkers this time, but then next time I will use the black checkers).
-You could pick different pieces to use as your checker pieces.
200
What is a trigger?
A trigger is an event that happened/an object of something that reminds you of a memory you feel uncomfortable with. It is something that ques your emotions/feelings to act out.
*Bonus: What is an example of a trigger?
300
Name a time when you needed a coping skill.
got angry, got sad, got upset, etc.
300
Another student started to yell at you and call you names. The best choice is to:
A) ignore them
B) make mean comments back to them
A.
300
True or False: If you are having an argument at school and it gets physical, you should try to fix the problem yourself and not tell a teacher right away.
FALSE! You need to tell a teacher if there is something going on!!
300
How can you join a group?
-Introduce yourself to everyone.
-Say hello!
-Ask what things they have in common with you.
-Ask: Hey, can I join you?
300
Name 2 things that might happen if you get really angry and throw a tantrum on the playground.
-Mrs. Graber might come out and take you to the office for detention.
-Ms. Schaefer might come and talk to you.
-The lunch supervisors might come and have a talk with you.
-You could get a lunch detention.
400
What can you say to yourself to control your impulses?
-everything is going to be okay
-take a deep breath
-count to 5 or 10
-I need to take a break
400
Is the best choice to tell someone you are upset with them or is the best choice to scream at someone that you are upset with them.
Best choice: tell someone you are upset with them.
*Bonus: How can you tell someone you are upset with them in a nice way?
400
True or False: Taking time for yourself each day is important to cope with life's stressors.
TRUE! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF TOO!!!
400
Thoughtfulness requires that you are A) an active listener or B) only ever thinking about yourself?
A. It is important in a friendship to listen to what your friend is saying and help them if they need it.
400
What does it mean if you have butterflies in your stomach?
You are nervous/anxious/excited.
500
If someone puts their hands on you, is putting your hands on them a good coping skill? Why or why not?
NO! Because it won't help the situation if you hurt them back.
*Bonus: What coping skill would you use?
500
A friend lied to you. The best choice is to:
A) ignore them for a long period of time
B) confront them about it
B.
500
True or False: No thought or feeling is wrong in itself; it is what we do with it that really counts.
TRUE!!!! It is OKAY to have feelings and emotions, but what you do when you are feeling them is what is important!
*Bonus: What is an okay response to feeling upset?
500
What is a positive way to get extra attention from your friends or adults?
-raise your hand
-be nice to each other
-follow the rules
-ask to see if they need help with anything
-ask if you can play with them (a game they were playing)
500
Who is going to miss you the most next year???
MS. SCHAEFER!!!!!!!