Stress management techniques
Name three positive coping techniques
Exercising, listening to music, drawing/coloring
Bobby feels anxious about a test he has coming up. How can he manage it.
Use positive self talk
T or F: Positive self-talk can help manage anxiety and anger
True, because it actively replaces negative thoughts with encouraging statements
Which of the following is NOT a physical reaction to anxiety?
a) Sweating
b) Increased heart rate
c) Muscle relaxation
Muscle Relaxation
Name a coping skill to use when experiencing mild anxiety.
Deep breathing, squeezing a stress ball, getting a drink, etc.
Rob is worried that he will mess up during his baseball game. How can he manage this feeling?
Taking deep breaths, using positive self talk.
False
Which of the following is a recommended method for coping with anxiety?
a) Avoiding the situation completely
b) Deep breathing
c) Ignoring your emotions
d) Keeping everything to yourself
Deep breathing
You got a bad grade on a test and you are worried how it's going to impact your final grade. What is a coping skill that you can use to deal with it?
Deep breathing, talk to your teacher,
Penny is starting at a new school. What can she do when she feels anxious?
Talk to a trusted adult about her concerns.
True or False, "I always mess up" is an example of positive self talk
FALSE
Which of these is an example of positive self-talk?
a) “I always mess up.”
b) “I can handle this.”
c) “This is impossible.”
d) “Nothing ever works out for me.”
B.) "I can handle this"
You are feeling worried because you have a big performance coming up. What is a coping skill that you can use to deal with it?
Positive self talk
Katie is worried that her best friend is mad at her. What can she do?
Talk to her friend about it.
True or False, Deep breathing helps when we are feeling anxious or angry.
True because it slows the heart rate, calms the mind, and helps the body relax
Which of these is an example of an empathy statement?
a) “Everyone feels the same way.”
b) “I understand why you are upset.”
c) “You shouldn’t feel that way.”
d) “Your feelings don’t make sense.”
B.