Coping Skills 101
Give an example of when you should use a healthy coping skill.
Anger and High Energy
Anxiety
Someone is speaking to you, but they are way too close. What body clues might you show them?
Taking a step back, leaning back, arms crossed.
There are three things communication consists of: Sending, receiving and ______________ to a message
Responding
You have 3 apples, and you take 2. How may do you have?
2
We do this to promote relaxation in our body.
Practice mindfulness, deep breathing.
Someone won a soccer game. What kind of energy and body clues might you notice?
High energy, jumping up and down, hugging team mates.
One of the most important skills for an assertive communicator is
Using "I Statements."
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map.
What are examples of unhealthy coping skills?
Drinking, Yelling, Hitting, Denial, Isolation, Blaming, All or nothing thinking.
You notice your child comes home after school with their head hung down, no eye contact, and is not speaking. Your child does not want to eat and decides to go to bed. What might be going on? How might they be feeling? Energy level?
Bullying, failed a test, challenges with socializing depression, feeling sad. Low energy
An active listener _________ the conversation back to the speaker in their own words.
Repeats
If fish lived on land, where would they live?
In Finland.
Provide 3-5 examples of healthy coping skills.
Writing, deep breathing, nature walks, drawing, talking to a friend, listening to music, exercising
You start noticing your child is fighting back. They are hitting, screaming, yelling or crying. What reflex is this known as?
An active listener _____________ the speaker’s feelings
Acknowledges
Ex: I can see youre feeling really frustrated about this situation right now. It looks like youre feeling really frustrated about it.
What has 88 keys, but can't even open a single door?
A Piano.
What is it called when you use a list that has contact information, supports and resources when your regular coping skills are not enough?
Crisis Plan/Safety Plan
Someone has a test today at school. What body clues may you notice in them the morning before school starts?
running around, irritability, shaking, excessive talking, crying,
These statements are used to show you care about someone's emotions. They help build trust and help the other person feeling like they matter and are not alone in how they feel. What type of statement is this? Please provide an example.
Validation. Validating statement
Ex: I can understand why you feel sad that you forgot your favorite outfit. That outfit was special because you went shopping with your mom and picked it out together.
What has branches, but no fruit, trunk, or leaves?
A bank.