Coping Skills
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Breathing, Taking a Break, Talking to a Counselor or Teacher, Reading, Taking a Walk, Fidgets, etc.
All coping skills are healthy
False
Whos the guy with the bow and arrow on Valentines Day?
Cupid!
What's David's Lizard's name?
Killer
I am round and squishy and come in many different sizes
Stress Ball
Healthy coping skills help us
a.) Deal with stressors in our lives b.) Work through our emotions and problems c.) Process our thoughts and emotions d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE! Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
Finish the phrase, "I wear my heart on my..."
Sleeve!
Diamantopoulos
I spin around and help people calm down
Fidget Spinner
What are clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions
Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life
True. When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us
What are the top two Valentines colors?
Red and Pink
What is Eli's favorite thing to do on the weekends?
Go Fishing!
Pop It
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
-Avoiding Help
- Fighting
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
True! Name one adult in school you feel comfortable talking to
What shape symbolizes love?
the heart!
How well does Ms. Noreen know her coping skills?
Not well according to David
I am bumpy and help people calm down as I am a sensory fidget
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy.
Getting Fresh Air, Talking to a Trusted Friend/Adult, Destroying Property, Exercising, Playing Sports, Taking Feelings Out on Others, Yelling at someone you don't like.
destroying property
yelling at someone you don't like
taking feelings out on others
False! Everyone has different coping skills so it is important to find the ones that work for you
What flower is the flower of love?
Roses
What is Ms. Noreen's Middle Name?
Jane
I am soft and I can be easily manipulated and come in many colors
Play Dough