Coping Skills
Define coping skills.
methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations
True or False. What you do with your face and body can indicate whether you’re showing interest in what someone’s saying.
TRUE
True or False: You can have a relationship with a stranger.
FALSE - you can interact with strangers, but you need a real connection (emotional, intellectual, physical) with somebody to have a relationship with them!
What are the 'magic words' that are normally a very important part of asking for something?
"Please" and "thank you"
An emotion that we experience when someone does something that we do not like. This is an emotion that is very common and powerful. Although it is common, it is bad if we do not handle it in an appropiate manner.
Anger
Which one of the following is not a healthy coping skill?
a) taking a walk
b) listening to music
c) punching a wall
d) breathing exercises
c) punching a wall
this is NOT a good way to cope with triggers.
True or False. Staring at someone intensely makes most people feel comfortable and safe.
FALSE
Unhealthy or Healthy Relationship. Being "friends" with someone who constantly uses you to get stuff such as food, money and calls you "ugly" and fat.
Unhealthy relationship.
True or False: There's nothing wrong with being too polite.
TRUE - While not everyone cares about politeness, it will impress those who do, and it's better to get into the habit of being polite for those cases where it really does matter
True or False. The only way to get people to listen to me is to have a temper tantrum or act in an inappropriate manner. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
FALSE
Name 2 people you can talk to if you are having trouble coping with your triggers?
Anyone that you have a healthy, caring relationship with. NOT a stranger.
Should you make loud, random noises in a quiet classroom?
NO
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.
B) Be sensitive to your wants and needs - A true friend should make you feel comfortable when you hang out, not make you feel pressured to do things you aren't sure about.
Despite what some people say, manners A) really don't matter anymore, or B) can still go a long way to help you make new friends.
B) Still go a long way in making new friends - More people than not won't want to be around you if you're rude, so your chances of meeting cool new friends are way higher if you just put a little effort into minding your manners.
The most common thing one can do when he becomes angry is_____. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing this. Hint: You can go backwards or you can start from the beginning.
Count to ten.
True or False. "Instant Fixes" for dealing with stress exist.
FALSE.
True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
TRUE
When we feel like we can't _____ somebody, we start not to believe what they say, and come to not rely on what they do either.
Trust - Once that's broken, it can be hard to repair a friendship, unless that person really tries to make up for it!
Which of the following is NOT bad manners: A) Making loud noises B) Burping C) Sharing with others D) Hitting someone
C) Sharing with others - Sharing is caring, after all.
What is visualizing? This can be used to help you calm down.
What is thinking about positive things or thinking about things that make you happy (vacation, person, etc.)
How is listening to music a coping skill?
Listening to music calms you or excites you! Listening to music provides you with positive emotions rather than the negative emotions you are experiencing.
How would you join a group that is talking?
Say "excuse me" and wait to talk until they are ready to listen.
_________ is the name of the word which describes how we can tell the difference between types of friends.
Boundaries - When we know our boundaries well, we can tell the difference between strangers and acquaintances, acquaintances and friends, friends and family, etc.
Is it good manners or bad manners to talk while someone else is talking?
Bad manners
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or False
True. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger