Coping Skills
"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8...." name this coping skill.
Counting
"water running down my cheeks, frowning, you become really quiet...." Name this feeling
sad, or sadness
You should have your phone near you and use it during class time. True or false?
False
What is confidentiality?
Private information kept between student and the counselor.
When a group of 2-5 students who have the same problem/concern, get together once a week to deal with it and support each other, this counseling service is called...what?
Group therapy, or group counseling
slowly focusing on breathing in and out - name this coping skill.
Deep Breathing or breathing exercise.
"clenched fist, yelling, veins popping out on the side of face, shutting down..." Name the feeling
Angry, or mad
It is important to take breaks during school hours. True or false?
True
Name 3 exceptions to confidentiality?
Hurting self, hurting others, or someone is hurting me.
True or false: Counselors only work with students who have problems
False
"I am smart, I am loving, I am strong, I am brave, I am caring..." Name this coping skill.
Positive Affirmations, or positive self-talk
"sweaty hands, shaking, tapping foot, heart racing..." Name this feeling
Anxiety, or scared, nervous
You should go to your teacher for help when needed. True or false?
True
If you talk to Ms. Rivera about the problems you are facing amongst your friend group, will she keep this information private if no one is in danger?
yes. It is confidential.
You have forgotten 3 homework assignments in a row and you want to learn some new strategies for studying. Should you talk about this in a counseling session?
Yes
"Going to the gym, doing push ups, sit ups, running on the thread mill." Name this coping skill
Exercise, or exercising
"smiling, laughing, full of energy, using positive words.." Name this feeling
Happy, or excited
Leave classwork/homework for the last minute. True or false?
false
If you tell Ms. Rivera that you want to punch someone in your class, will this be kept private?
No, (because you are admitting to wanting to hurt someone), so this is an exception to confidentiality.
Name at least 2-3 topics we have talked about and learned in counseling?
Problem solving, positive affirmation/self-talk, organization, character strengths, social awareness, anger management, mindfulness meditation, and many more.
Journaling
"hugged by parent, given a lot of attention and support, given food, clothes, and nice things..." Name this feeling.
Loved, or supported.
Participating in class is very important and can help your grade increase. True or false?
True
True or false? Ms. Rivera always has to share information that is discussed in counseling with parents and teachers.
False
Name 3-5 ways you can take care of yourself?
physical self care, exercise, eating healthy, sleeping well, meditation, yoga, listening to music, drinking tea/water, going outside, playing games, writing/journaling, and many more.