Coping skills
What is one coping skill you can do when you are anxious about the first day of school?
Deep breathing
Slow counting to 5
What is something you can do to release endorphins?
Running, playing
What activity did we do that involved creating something distracting, squishy and can be used as a coping tool?
Slime
Name that feeling: frown, eyes are low, may not want to be around others
sadness
What is your favorite coping skill?
Any answer related to favorite coping skill
What do endorphins do?
Release happy hormones'
What was one activity we did that involved going to various _____ parks and playing outside. This helped build relationships and friendships.
park, playground
Name that feeling: smile on face, eyes are open and alert, enjoying what is going on
Happiness
True or False: Repeating positive affirmations can help you have a good day
True
True or false: Doing something you enjoy will release endorphins?
True
Name your favorite activity we did during group
Any activity name
Name that feeling: scratching head, may look puzzled
confusion
Johnny started a new school with no one he knows. On his first day he found himself lost and upset. What is one thing Johnny can do to help calm himself down?
Deep breathing, ask for help
Fill in the blank:
I decided to __________________, instead of screaming and fighting with my family member.
Take a walk, walk away, calmly discuss the problem
Name that feeling: palms sweating, racing thoughts
Anxiety