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Thought, Feeling, or Behavior?
Someone might feel this way when...
Helpful vs Unhelpful Thinking
Coping Skills
3 questions about Coping and 2 about you
100
Angry
What is a feeling?
100

... they were being bullied.

What is sad?

100

I'll never get this right.

Unhelpful

100
Moving up and down the hallway, back & forth.
What is pacing?
100

What color make you feel most relaxed?

Name the color

200
Clenching my fists.
What is a behavior?
200
... they aced a test.
What is happy, excited, proud, etc.
200

I can reach my goal if I keep practicing.

Helpful

200
Using pencils or crayons to make something pretty.
What is coloring?
200

Picture a place you love and feel safe. Imagine yourself there and go through all 5 senses.

Explain what you imagined

300
Scared.
What is a feeling?
300
... their friend spread a rumor about them.
What is angry, betrayed, upset, etc.
300

I'm going to be really scared if there are a lot of people at the store. 

Unhelpful. CHALLENGE: Change that thought

300
In for 4, out for 4. In for 4, out for 4.
What is deep breathing?
300
I tense up my toes and let them go. Then my calves. Then further up until I've tensed and released all my muscles.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
400
"I want to smack her"
What is a thought?
400
... their friend jumps out at them.
What is scared, angry?
400
It's my fault my mom is upset. 

Unhelpful

400
Basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, & football.
What are sports?
400

What is your favorite coping skill?

Name your favorite coping skill

500
Yelling at someone
What is a behavior?
500
... they are in a healthy relationship.
What is content, happy, secure, etc.
500
School is going to be so boring today

Unhelpful. CHALLENGE: Change that thought.

500
Headphones on, zoning out.
What is listening to music?
500

What are the five senses?

Sight, Sound, Touch, Smell, Taste