Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is something you do to help you calm down.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Is this correct?
What are "I" Statements?
(Hint: "You are feeling angry" is a "you" statement.)
I statements are saying what you think or feel using the word "I." Example: "I think this is fun!"
Name 5 feelings.
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What is an anger trigger?
Something that makes you mad
Why should people use coping skills when they are upset?
To get in control of their feelings and behaviors so they can solve the problem instead of make it worse.
When is your birthday?
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Give an example of an "I" statement.
I feel/think ____________.
Tell about a time you felt angry.
I felt angry when...
What are three anger triggers you have?
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Tell about a time you used a coping skill.
1. What was happening that made you upset?
2. What feeling did you have?
3. What coping skill did you use?
1. I was upset because ____________
2. I was feeling ____________
3. The coping skill I used was _____________
If you had one wish, what would you wish for?
Is the answer correct?
Change this "you" statement to an "I" statement.
"You are being so mean!"
Example: "I think you are being mean right now." "I feel angry when you do this."
Show us the feeling scared.
Is it bad to feel angry?
No, feelings are not bad.
Name three coping skills you can use.
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If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Is the answer correct?
Why is it helpful to use an "I" statement and not a "You" statement?
How do you know how someone is feeling?
Face, body, voice, words
What should you do if you feel very angry?
1. Coping skill
2. Show your anger in a helpful way
Teach us how to use a coping skill.
Try it out!
What makes you special. Name 3 things.
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Practice the "I" statement formula: I + feel + (pick a feeling) + when you + (problem). I + would + like you to + (solution).
Show us your favorite feeling
Tell two unhelpful ways to show anger. Tell two helpful ways to show anger.
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