Self management and coping skills
name 2 common emotions
Emotions: Happy, Sad, Excited, Anger, Stressed, Fear, Surprise
Name 2 healthy behaviors
Eating healthy, exercising, socializing with friends & family, studying and caring about school
Why are relationships important ?
They promote a positive well-being mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Name 2 health services
School Nurse
School Counselor
Paramedics
Firefighters
Local law enforcement
What is self-management
Taking control of your own actions, emotions, and behavior.
Name 2 Unhealthy Behaviors
Procrastinating, overeating, not exercising, isolating, aggression.
name 2 characteristics of health relationships
Communication
Respect
Support
Trust
Equality
Respect boundaries
What is one role of the school nurse?
In the event of an emergency, the School Nurse assess & provides immediate care to student(s).
They coordinate with emergency services if needed and communicate with parents.
They handle situations like injuries, allergic reactions and sudden illness.
The nurse also maintains health records and educates staff on emergency protocols.
What are coping skills?
Tools for self-management that can be used to handle tough situations and big emotions.
what is step 1 to making healthier choices
Identify situations and thoughts that may lead to unhealthy behaviors.
name 2 characteristics of unhealthy relationships
Blame
Controlling
Pressure
Lack of communication
Broken trust
Doesn’t respect boundaries
What does the school counselor do?
During health emergencies school counselors provide emotional support to students, like if a student is feeling stressed or anxious.
The counselor will also work with the school nurse to address student concerns and promote well-being.
The counselor helps students access the resources they need and any support systems that may help during challenging times.
Name 3 coping skills
Deep Breathing (to calm down and reflect)
Communication (talking to a friend/trusted adult to work through an issue)
Positive Self-Talk (use positive thoughts when facing self-doubt)
Problem Solving (use to find solutions to something challenging)
Journaling (use to express emotions)
Exercise (use to release emotions)
Mindfulness (stay in the moment and don’t think too far in advance)
Daily check-ins (manage emotions by checking in with yourself on how you feel)
What is step 2 to making healthy decisions
Positive reframing - try to change negative thoughts into positive ones by finding the bright side of every situation.
What is a paramedic?
Paramedics are trained medical professionals that respond to emergencies.
name 2 roles of a fire fighter
Firefighters put out fires and are also trained as first responders.
They rescue people from dangerous situations, provide basic first aid and assist other emergencies.
Help with people's overall well-being during natural disasters, accidents and other health-related situations.