Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills
-Deep breathing
-Listening to music
-Writing/drawing
-Counting to 10
-Push a wall
Name one example of an unhealthy way of communicating.
-Ignoring help/others
-Fighting
-Yelling at others
-Harming others or yourself
Why should we communicate our emotions/feelings to others?
-it helps us feel better
-others are able to understand how we feel
-others are able to help
What goes up and never comes down?
Your AGE!
What appears once in a minute, twice in a moment, but not once in a thousand years?
The letter M
When is a time you can use a coping skill?
ANYTIME! :)
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills
- Avoiding the problem
-Eating too much
-Sleeping too much
When should we keep our emotions/feelings inside?
What 5 -letter word typed in all capital letters can be read the same upside down?
SWIMS.
Give me a drink, and I will die.
Feed me , and Ill get bigger.
What am I?
A fire
Healthy coping skills help us :
a) Deal with stressors in our lives
b) Work through our emotions and problems
c) Process our thoughts and emotions
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Using healthy coping skills allows us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
-Can cause us to hurt ourselves
-Hurt others
-Lose friendships/loved ones
Name 5 emotions/feelings that you are feeling right now.
All feelings matter :)
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even.
What number am I?
Seven.
A cowboy rode into town on Friday. He stayed for three nights and rode out on Friday.
How is this possible?
His horse's name is Friday.
Name three things that you can journal about.
- Feelings
- Thoughts
- Favorite activities
-Goals
- Future plans
Ben gets into a "heated" discussion with Jeff. He decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?
YES!
Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down.
Then revisit the conversation.
What are good communication skills?
-Making eye contact
-Active listening
-Nonverbal communication
-Respect
-Empathy
What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 2/4 goat?
Chicago!
What has a neck but no head?
A bottle !
Name 3 things that make you angry and what coping skills can you use.
- deep breathing
-push a wall
- squeeze a ball
-listen to music
-drawing/coloring
If you are having difficulties coping with anything, where can you find EAP ( Employee Assistance Program) assistance?
HR Connect.
Employee Assistance Program - Confidential counseling is available 24/7
Bank of America believes your emotional wellness matters and is an essential component of your overall health. That’s why, as part of our commitment to being a great place to work, we offer a wide variety of benefits and resources to support you (and your loved ones’) emotional wellness.
How do we build relationships and keep friendships that we have?
-being honest and open
-active listening
-using kind words
-always talking with co-workers/ friends/family
-helping co-workers/friends/family
Pronounced as 1 letter, And written with 3, 2 letters there are, and 2 only in me. I am double, I'm single, I'm black, blue, and gray. I'm read from both ends, and the same way.
What am I?
Eye
I'm light as a feather, yet the strongest person can't hold me for five minutes.
What am I?
Your breath