Coping Skills
What is one coping skill that you like to use?
(100 Bonus points if everyone in the group shares)
ex: drawing
True or False- practice mindfulness means you must be still
Name 3 stressors someone may face.
Ex: school, homework, fight with friends, loss of friend/family member, move
What day of the week do we learn about Wellness at Compass?
WEDNESDAY!
Identify something you are grateful for today.
(100 Bonus points if everyone in the group shares)
Ex: family, friends, nice weather, pizza
What is one coping skill you practice at home?
ex: listening/playing music
Demonstrate "Tree Pose"
Tada!
What are 3 ways to proactively manage stress?
Ex: Get good sleep, Eat balanced foods, Exercise, Practice good hygiene...
Mind, Body, Spirit
Ex: practice gratitude, turn off social media/news, basic self-care, reach out to a friend
What is one coping skill you can practice at school?
Ex: positive thinking, deep breathing
Paying attention to the here and now
True or false- all stress is bad?
(100 Bonus pts if you can explain)
FALSE
What is one thing you can do to practice wellness at home?
(100 Bonus points if everyone in the group shares)
Ex: drink water, exercise daily, get good sleep
What does "self-advocacy" mean?
Self-advocacy is learning skills that will help you to get your needs met.
Identify a coping skill to help with depression
Ex: calling a friend, uplifting music, taking a walk outside
What is one activity in the "Mindfulness Bitmoji Room"
ex: yoga poses, relaxation painting, flower blooming
What are 3 physical signs of stress?
Ex: fast heartbeat, hot, sweaty, lack of sleep, headache, loss of appetite
What are some benifits to advocating for yourself (asking for what you want)?
Ex: Getting needs met, solving problems, building better relatinships
What are 3 signs that someone is struggling with their mental health?
Ex: Feeling sad, anxious, depressed; not doing things they used to enjoy, experimenting with substances, sucidal thoughts...
Identify a coping skill to help manage anger?
Name three different styles of deep breathing.
(100 Bonus points if you can demonstrate)
Ex: Lion's breath, woodchopper, finger breathing, belly breathing
What are 3 emotional signs of stress?
Ex: irritable, constant worry, anger, difficulty concentrating
Name 3 strategies to help improve sleep.
Ex: shut off electronics before bed, limit naps, avoid large meals before bed, exercise daily, avoid caffine or other stimulants before bed
What does it mean to have an "internal locus of control"
You believe that YOU make things happen. You control your behavior, responses, decisions etc.