COPING SKILLS
WORM VS CATERPILLAR THOUGHTS
SELF ESTEEM
I STATEMENTS
RANDOM
100

Name 3 positive coping skills 

Writing in your journal, listening to music, play with fidget 

100

What might a worm thought cause someone to miss out on?

Oppertunities!

100

What is self esteem?

It’s the way you see yourself 

100

What is the correct way to use an I statement?

I feel _

When _

I want _

100

What is a trigger?

Something that causes a reaction 

200

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

A) reduces stress
B) allow us to create better relationships

C)They allow us to have a healthy mind and body
D) All of the above

D) all of the above

200

What is an example of a worm thought?

“I will always be bad at math”

200

What can you do if you're not feeling confident or have low self esteem?

Talk to a friend

200

Ryan‘s work is too difficult for him. He feels frustrated and wants to crumble up his paper into a ball. How can Ryan talk about his feelings instead using an I statement?

I feel frustrated when my work is too difficut. Next time I will ask for help.

200

Who are 3 people you can talk to when you are feeling upset?

Parents, teacher, friend 

300

What is a coping skill?

An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions

300

What is an example of a caterpillar thought?

“I am not good at math yet, but I will keep practicing”

300

Tell me one positive affirmation

Today will be a good day!

300

Marcus is upset that his teacher didn’t call on him. He wants to yell at his teacher. How can Marcus talk about his feelings instead using an I statement?

I feel upset when my teacher doesn’t call on me. I want my teacher to give me more chances to talk in class.

300

What are 3 different emotions?

happy, sad, tired

400

Which of the following coping skills are unhealthy?

getting fresh air

talking to friend 

exercising

hair pulling

playing sports

HAIR PULLING 

400
When we have a worm thought next time what can we do?

Use positive affirmations… etc

400

What are three things you like about yourself?

Anything :)

400

Lina got an answer wrong in class. Lina feels upset and doesn’t want to talk out loud in class again. How can she talk about her feelings instead using an I statement?

I feel upset when I get the answers wrong in class. I want to learn how to be OK with being wrong sometimes.

400

What are 3 goals you have?

Do better in math, join a sport, drink more water

500

True or False?

Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.

True

There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills. The key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.

500

Is this a worm or caterpillar thought? 

I missed 3 baskets during our basketball game. I won't make the team next year.

Worm 

500

What causes low self esteem?

Negative thoughts

500

Why are I statements important?

It allows you to communicate your feelings in a appropriate way

500

Name 3 triggers?

Parents yelling, bad grades, being alone