Coping Skills
A friend cuts in front of you in line and doesn't apologize. How do you respond?
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Anger
Tell me about a time you were mad. What did you do? What could you have done differently?
Hitting is an acceptable way of dealing with feelings? Why or why not?
False - It's never okay to hit someone!
Deep Breathing
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I have 4 stomachs.
A cow.
Your favorite piece of clothing gets ruined in the wash by a family member. How do you handle this?
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Sadness
Tell me about a time you were sad. What did you do? What could you have done differently?
When I talk to people it's okay to raise my voice so people can hear me if I don't feel heard.
False - Try waiting for your turn to speak or mention you have something to say.
Visualization
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I sleep up to 23 hours a day.
a Koala
You just spilled your ice cream cone on the ground. What do you do?
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Happy
Tell me about a time you were Happy. What did you do? What could you have done differently?
When playing with my friends, taking turns with a toy I want to play with is not fair.
False - Sharing is caring!
Gratitude
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When I'm scared I curl up into an armored ball. (Defense Mechanism!)
Armadillo, partner! Yee Haw!
You keep having intrusive negative thoughts that make you upset. What can you try to do?
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Fear
Tell me about a time you were afraid. What did you do? What could you have done differently?
It's okay for me to feel big emotions when I'm upset.
True! Your feelings are yours - it's what you do with them that matters most!
Thought Stopping
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I can lift up to 1000x my own body weight.
Ants!
You are angry with your sibling for coming into your room without asking. How do you respond?
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Embarassment
Tell me about a time you were embarassed. What did you do? What could you have done differently?
When I'm angry at my sibling/parents it's okay to tell them how I feel.
True! Communication is Key to a happy family (It's how you communicate that's important!
The 5 Senses
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I live in the ocean and I have a beak!
Octopus, Squid, or parrot Fish! *Squawk*