Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a strategy a person uses to manage stressful situations and emotions, allowing them to cope or tolerate difficult emotions or challenges
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the current present moment without judgement or criticism
What are leisure activities?
things you enjoy doing in your free time for fun or enjoyment
How does your body feel when you are angry?
Sweating, hot, clammy, heart racing, shaking, can't think
Say a positive affirmation about yourself.
What are the 5 senses you focus on during mindfullness?
Taste, touch, hear, smell, see
Do our emotions effect our behavior?
Yes! This is why it is important to learn how regulate our emotions safely
False: Everyone is different and experiences situations in their own unique way
What is the stop sign method for controlling anger?
Stop, think before acting, and being aware of your triggers
Describe someone you love. What characteristics do you like about them?
Positive characteristics and the reasoning why
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
self-sabotage, punching, self-harm, crashing out, yelling, substance misuse
Name 3 emotions you feel
anger, sadness, joy/happiness
What sport, creative activity or game do you enjoy the most?
Each team member must answer to get the points!
What is the definition of self-esteem?
The judgment or opinion we hold about ourselves
What are 2 of your favorite coping skills to use?
music, games, sports, journaling, mindfulness, art
How do we recognize our emotions?
Pause and think about them and talk about how your feeling
What is a leisure activity that you would like to learn how to do?
When is the right time to use a coping skill?
A. When I am already mad
B. When I feel myself getting mad
C. When I already fought a person
B. When I feel myself getting mad (using a coping skill BEFORE you get angry can help avoid anger and making mistakes when feeling that emotion!)
Which of the following is NOT true about self-esteem?
A. It can be changed at any age
B. It is learned
C. It remains the same throughout life
D. It is influenced by experiences
C: It remains the same throughout life. Self-esteem can change over time!
Name 4 healthy coping skills
talking to someone, music, leisure activities, sports, exercise, journaling, pacing
Describe something that makes you happy/full of joy
accomplishing something, seeing loved ones/friends
True or False:
The root cause of anger comes from thoughts, expectations, and boundaries.
True!
Positive self-talk is:
3: Saying positive things about yourself to yourself.