Coping Skills
Counting to 10 and deep breathing can be used to...
Calm yourself down
When do you need to wash your hands?
-Before eating or cooking
-After using the restroom
How do you introduce yourself?
-Say hello
-State your name
-Shake hands
-Look them in the eyes
What are important things to spend your money on?
-Food
-Clothing
-Bills
-Rent
Where would you go if you need to mail a letter?
Post office
True or false, positive self talk can help you calm down and change how you handle a situation.
True
is it okay to go a few days without showering or wearing deodorant?
No
What do you say if someone tells you "Thank You"?
You're welcome
Is it okay to spend all of your money at one place or on one item?
No
Where would you go to clean (wash and dry) your clothes?
Laundramat
True or false, the same coping skills work for everyone.
False
What should you do if you need to sneeze or cough?
Use your mid-arm or clothing to cover your mouth.
What should you do when two people are talking?
Wait until they are done talking or say "excuse me"
Where is a safe place to keep your money?
Bank
Where would you go to find a book to read, use a public computer, or print documents?
Library
What are some negative coping skills?
-Substance abuse
-Self-harm
-Isolation
-Fighting
What should you do every morning?
Shower
Wash your face
Put on clean clothes
Make your bed
When you are eating and have something to say, what should you do?
Wait until you are done chewing to talk.
You just bought groceries that cost $26. You hand the cashier $50, how much change will you get back
$24
What are some ways to get to places around town?
-Public bus
-Taxi
-Bicycle
-Walking
-Carpool
What are some coping skills?
-Reading
-Walking
-Talking to someone
-Exercise
-Meditation
What are things you use to clean around the house?
-Broom
-Vacuum
-Mop
-Windex
-Scrub brush
When someone is behind as you walk in the door, what should you do?
Hold the door open
You are buying a pair of shoes that costs $12. You hand the cashier a $20 bill, how much change will you get back?
$8
What is the number you call in case of an emergency?
911