Scenarios
Communication
Coping Skills
Thinkers
True or False
100

Maria is having her birthday party this weekend. How do you think Maria is feeling?

Excited, Happy, Joyful

100

What is an "I statement"?

Expressing the way something or someone makes you feel by saying, 

"I feel _____ because _____"

100

What is an example of deep breathing?

Inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly

100

What is a support system?


A group of people who want to help you/encourage you with improving your well-being: mental and physical health and functioning in different environments. (Family, Friends, Teachers, Coach, etc.)

Who is in your support system?

100

True or False: 

Drawing can help lower a person's heart rate

TRUE

Drawing can help lower a person's heart rate

200

Jordan was excited to go to the park, but now it is raining. How do you think Jordan is feeling now that he cannot go to the park?

Sad, Unhappy, Disappointed

200

Using your words and tones to express yourself is what form of communication?

Verbal Communication

200

How can listening to music be used as a coping skill?

Listening to music can be relaxing and take your mind off of stressors.

Music has a great affect on our emotions/feelings; be mindful of what kind of music you listen to and how is makes you feel.

200

Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?

a) they reduce stress

b) they allow us to create better relationships

c) they allow us to have a healthy body and mind

d) all of the above


d) all of the above

200

True or False:

You can only feel one emotion at a time

FALSE

Many individuals can feel more than one emotion at a time.

Ex: confused & angry

300

Amy is on her way to a new theme park with big rollercoasters, but Amy does not like heights. What do you think Amy is feeling?

Nervous, Anxious, Uncomfortable

300

Facial expressions, body language, posture, gestures, and eye-contact (or no eye-contact) are considered which form of communication?

Non-verbal communication

300

Name 5 healthy coping skills

Deep Breathing, Mindfulness, Journaling, Drawing/Painting, Taking a walk, Talking to someone you trust, Dancing, Singing, Positive Affirmations, Taking a bath/shower, 

300

What is a positive affirmation? 

Give 2 examples

A positive statement that can provide encouragement and/or challenge negative thoughts.

Ex: "I am strong", "I am beautiful", "I am enough" "I am brave", "I am worthy", "I am loved", etc.

300

True or False:

Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.

FALSE

Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You should "avoid" your problems or emotions. Avoidance is considered an unhealthy coping skill.

400

Alex has been waiting in line for a long time to meet his favorite football player. Alex then sees three more people cut into the front of the line. How do you think Alex is feeling?

Angry, Mad, Impatient, Annoyed, Bothered

400

Luke had an angry face, used a loud voice with a serious tone and pointed his finger while communicating with someone. Would you say Luke used Passive Communication, Assertive Communication or Aggressive Communication.

Aggressive Communication

400

Taking time for yourself to attend your emotional, physical, mental, and/or spiritual needs is known as what?

Self-Care!
Self care is not always "pampering" yourself but perhaps getting exercise, eating right, reading a good book, practicing spiritual beliefs, talking to someone you trust.

400

When is a good time to use/utilize your healthy coping skills?

When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behaviors or emotions.

400

True or False:

Everyone uses the same coping skills for their stressors.

FALSE

Each person may prefer to use their own coping skill. What may work for one person may not work for another and that's okay.

500

Diego is standing up straight with his head held high and making eye contact with others. What do you think Diego is feeling?

Proud, Confident, Assured

500

Name the 3 communication styles

1. Passive

2. Assertive

3. Aggressive

500

Using your five senses: to look, to listen, to taste, to smell, to touch can be known as what kind of coping skill?

Mindfulness

500

What are the 5 Love Languages?

Acts of Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, and Words of Affirmation

500

True or False:

A good friend is someone who will always agree with me, even when I am wrong.

A good friend will tell you the truth whether you are RIGHT or WRONG as long is it respectfully.