Coping Skills
Counting slowly to 10, squeezing a stress ball, and taking deep breaths is a good way to _____.
What is calm down?
This feeling makes you want to smile when something good happens.
What is happiness?
When you feel nervous, this part of your body might get "butterflies."
What is your stomach?
When you make a mistake, instead of saying "I'm dumb," you can say this.
A. "I never make mistakes."
B. "everyone makes mistakes, I can try again."
C. "I give up."
What is "everyone makes mistakes, I can try again."
Your friend looks sad and is sitting alone. A good thing to do is:
What is ask if they want to talk or play?
Drawing, coloring, or journaling is a way to do this with your feelings.
What is express them?
When you lose your favorite item or miss someone you love, you might feel this way.
What is sad?
When you're scared, this might beat really fast like a drum.
What is your heart?
When you feel nervous before a test, you could tell yourself this to feel calmer.
A. "I can't do this."
B. "This is too hard."
C. "I am prepared and will do my best."
What is "I am prepared and will do my best"?
Someone takes something of yours without asking. A kind way to respond is:
What is to ask for it back politely and offer to share?
Moving your body like running or doing jumping jacks is a healthy way to do this.
What is get it out?
This feeling might make your face turn red, your fists clench, and you want to yell.
What is anger?
When you're angry, these might clench into fists.
What is your hands?
When you feel left out, a helpful thought is this.
A. "No one likes me."
B. "I am still a good friend and I matter."
C. "I'll never have friends."
What is "I am still a good friend and I matter"?
You make a mistake in front of the whole class. A helpful thing to do is:
What is to say sorry if needed and keep going/trying?
Talking to a parent, friend or teacher is an examples of this type of coping skill.
What is asking for help/talking it out?
This feeling can make your heart beat fast, your hands sweaty, and you might want to hide.
What is fear?
When you feel embarrassed, this part of your body might turn red.
What is your face?
If you feel like you can't do something hard, you could switch to this thought.
A. "I'll never get it."
B. "I can keep trying until I get it."
C. "I don't care."
What is "I can keep trying until I get it"?
Your friend wins a game and you feel disappointed. A positive way to react is:
What is say congratulations and be happy for them?
Taking a deep breath in through your nose, out through your mouth, can help calm this feeling.
What is anxiety?
This feeling happens when you try something new, like talking in front of your class or performing on stage.
When you feel anxious, this part of your body might feel tight or heavy, making it harder to take deep breaths.
What is your chest?
When you're angry, this thought can help you cool down before reacting.
A. "I can take a break and calm down first."
B. "I want to yell or break something right now."
C. I will stay mad forever!"
What is "I can take a break and calm down first"?
You see a new student at school looking nervous. You could help by:
What is introduce yourself and invite them to sit with you at lunch or play at recess?