Coping Skills
Name one coping skill you can use when you are angry
Ms. Lacey will be the judge!
What is one trigger to anger?
being made fun of, when a teacher gives you a demerit, etc.
What is conflict resolution?
Working out a problem with someone else
What do you value in your friendships?
honesty, loyalty, someone who will listen, someone who has your back, etc.
What is anxiety?
A state of consistently feeling worried, fearful, or concerned.
What is an example of a negative coping skill?
Smoking, playing videogames, yelling, hitting, running away.
What is the difference between the upstairs/thinking brain and the downstairs/emotional brain?
The upstairs brain is when we are regulated and thinking about our choices. Our downstairs brain is when we have lost control of what we say, do, etc.
I feel....because....can you...
What is peer pressure and what is an example of it?
Peer pressure is when one of your friends or peers demands or encourages you to do something you don't feel comfortable doing.
What causes people to have anxiety?
Tests, big crowds, changes, social dynamics
Why is it important to have a list of coping skills that you like and that work for you?
It is important to have a list of coping skills that you know will work because you will be more aware of how to use them in difficult situations.
Clenched fists, feeling hot, racing thoughts, tight muscles, upset stomach, etc.
Conflict is sometimes healthy in friendships so you can make sure you hear other people out and problem solve how you can communicate better in the future.
Talk about a time you realized a friend wasn't good for you. Tell the group about how it made you feel and how you determined this wasn't a good friend.
Ms. Lacey will decide!
Name 3 coping skills you can use if you are feeling anxious in class about a test.
Get a drink of water, squeeze your muscles, take a quick break, ask the teacher for help, use positive affirmations