Coping Skills
What physical activity can you do when you have big emotions and need help for them to go away?
Mom sent you to your room. When you are in there you write down your feelings in a journal.
Healthy!
Journaling Can be helpful when we feel we have a lot of words to say, but don't have the opportunity to say it.
What term would you use if were "constantly clicking your pen or swinging your legs"?
Fidgeting
This company's slogan is “Just do it.”
Nike
What is one relaxation technique you can use to help calm down?
For example, journaling, doing a puzzle, or meditation.
Your Friend said something Mean behind your back, When you learn about it you punch a pillow with their face on it.
Unhealthy
What term would you use for "day dreaming"?
Trouble with Concentration
This company's slogan is "Save more, live better."
Walmart
What is an unhealthy coping skill?
Can you give examples?
A coping Skill that may cause harm to yourself or others, or one that makes us feel worse.
Blaming others, all or nothing thinking, procrastination, denial, isolation.
Theres a new Kid in class and your best friend begins to hang out with the new kid more. This makes you feel jealous. You begin to talk bad about the new kid and try to keep your best friend away from them.
Unhealthy.
What term would you use to describe "acting without thinking, or cutting in line"?
Impulsiveness
This company's slogan is, "Have it your way."
Burger King
What is a healthy coping skill?
Can you Give Examples?
A tool that is safe that does not harm anyone, that also helps you to feel better.
Journaling, Exercise, talking to friends.
You have a big project due for class that will require a lot of work. Everytime you think about the project you feel worried. You distract yourself with other activities to feel better.
Unhealthy
What term would you call if your "homework papers are free floating in your backpack"?
Disorganization
This technology company wants you to "make every second count."
Tik Tok
Why would someone use unhealthy coping skills?
They have not learned and practiced healthy ones.
You are having a hard time with homework so you call a friend from class to help.
Healthy
What term would you use if you "accidently left important objects at home"?
Forgetfulness.
This companys slogan is "Good stuff, cheap".
Ollie's