Coping Skills
What is "grounding techniques"?
This is a commonly known positive quality in a friend that begins with the letter "r"
What is "respectful"?
This action can prevent escalating conflict if done safely, appropriately and properly.
what is walking away- taking a break- "alone time"?
*It is important for us to know when it is safer and/or healthier for us to spend time alone than to surround ourselves with others. *
These are the 3 basic categories in which laundry is sorted.
(10 points if you can list the mystery fourth category!)
What are whites, darks and colors?
There are also delicates!
Symptoms of this emotion include increased heartrate, tensed muscles, tightness in chest and increased blood pressure.
What is anger?
This basic coping skill brings oxygen to the brain and can lower heartrate.
What is deep breathing?
This Disney animated friendship duo is a classic example of demonstrating that "different" does not have to mean "alone".
Who are Lilo and Stitch?
Using this tone of voice can deescalate arguments into discussions.
What is a calm, neutral tone of voice in a location appropriate volume?
This daily living task lowers risk of heart attack, prevents tooth loss and can be beneficial for the wallet.
What is brushing teeth?
This ABA session "theme day" was a perfect fit for teaching emotion identification and regulation through a specific colorful film.
What is Inside Out?
These coping tools come in several different forms, shapes, sizes, colors, textures and functions.
What are fidget toys/sensory tools?
What are 1. strangers 2. acquaintances 3. casual friends 4. close friends 5. intimate friends ?
These sea creatures appear in an iconic conflict resolution game in which the player identifies if the player in a scenario is resolving conflict, avoiding conflict or fighting conflict.
What are jellyfish, turtles and sharks?
This is the recommended duration of time for washing hands (make sure to use soap!).
What is at least 20 seconds?
(or equivalent to singing the Happy Birthday song twice!)
These "zones" include the colors blue, green, yellow and red.
What are the "zones of regulation"?
This difficult coping skill can take a lifetime to master. It is the ability to accept situations that are out of one's control without judging them.
What is "radical acceptance"?
This friendly concept can be learned by humans as early as the age of 3 years old.
fairness (sharing, taking turns, etc.).
One of the 5 senses assists with engaging in this basic tool for conflict resolution.
What is "active listening?"
This minimizes mistakes, misunderstandings, oversights, and even catastrophic failures.
What is following directions?
This is how one conveys their message and emotions in their vocal/verbal communication.
What is using "tone of voice"?
This coping skill activates the brains reward system, lowers cortisol levels, and promotes relaxation. It is also a common distraction from stressors, assists with emotional expression and enhances mood.
What is listening to music?
This "golden rule" serves as a life principle that encourages fairness, empathy and kindness.
What is "Treat others the way you want to be treated"?
The appropriate way to request personal space.
What is using vocal/verbal communication and polite requests?
The quickest way to get things done the way you want them completed.
What is completing the task yourself?
This nonverbal communication assists with others ability to understand how we are feeling.