Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations and manage their emotions.
Name two people you can talk to when you are struggling.
Friends, family, teachers, counselors, pastors, etc
Every coping strategy is healthy.
False.
Some coping strategies we use are not healthy and cause more problems in the long run.
What day is Ms. Alexis coming back?
July 24th (next Wednesday)
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them
When you are angry, this coping skill helps you the most..
Answer
Name one reason it's important to be non-judgmental and actively listen when supporting a friend.
It builds trust and connection;
It makes it more likely your friend will ask for help in the future;
It makes it more likely your friend will listen to and help you in the future;
It is respectful
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
False.
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way.
What were the three room options for the Escape Room?
Michael Myers, Annabelle, Insane Asylum
How do you make fruit punch?
Give it a boxing lesson.
When you are stressed out, this coping skills helps you the most..
Answer
How can we support a friend that is going through a tough time.
Listen to without judging them and believe what they are saying;
Offer to spend time with them doing their favorite things;
Ask them who else they feel comfortable talking to;
Notice and comment on positive changes/steps they have taken;
Offer to go with them to talk to a counselor, parent, teacher, etc
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life.
True.
When we cope with our problems (in a healthy way) it helps us think clearer and tackle them better.
What day are we going to Waldameer this summer?
August 8th
How do you make the number seven even?
Take away the "s"
What are healthy coping skills? Give an example.
Healthy coping skills are strategies we use to manage our emotions, calm down, reduce stress, and/or process situations. These help us make positive changes in the long-run.
Examples include: Exercise, music, art, talking to someone, deep breathing, meditation, journaling, reading, etc.
Name two reasons why a support group could be helpful.
To get information and learn new things;
To feel less alone and feel like you belong;
To give people a chance to share their experiences and relate to others;
To have a "sense of purpose" or something meaningful to do with their time;
To build important skills that will help you in the future
Coping skills are something that everyone knows how to do since they were born.
False.
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives.
This is the name of the woman who's yoga video we watched last week.
Adriene
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems
What are unhealthy coping skills? Give an example.
These coping skills may help us feel good in the moment, but have negative long-term effects.
Examples: Drugs/alcohol, avoiding problems/emotions, overeating, sleeping too much/too little, isolating ourselves, self-harm, aggression toward others/objects
How can talking about about a hard time be helpful?
Process what's going on: find your feelings, work out what's bothering you, and explore what you can do about it;
Feel better after letting it out;
Feel cared about;
Get a different perspective on a situation;
Building a connection with another person.
The same coping skills work for everyone.
False.
What works for you may not work for someone else. Explore different kinds of coping skills.
What were the 4 important parts of being mindful we talked about last week?
1. Paying attention;
2. On purpose;
3. In the present moment;
4. Non-judgmentally
What is something you can never throw but always catch?