Coping Skills
What do we mean when we say coping?
Coping is the process of using tools and strategies to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
What is self-care? *Without giving examples*
Self-care is taking action to care for yourself.
What are the 5 primary emotions?
Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, Disgust.
What is self-talk?
Self-talk is the words we say to ourselves or the thoughts we think about ourselves.
What is Emotion-Focused Coping?
Coping aimed at managing the emotions associated with the situation attempts to reduce negative emotional responses.
What are examples of self-care?
Walking, showering, getting enough sleep, eating healthy food, saving money, building a friendship.
Name 5 bad emotions?
NO emotions are bad!!!
We discussed character traits of people we look up to.
What are 4 examples positive character traits?
Courage, strength, kindness, intelligence, hardworking, playful, determined, Etc.
What is Solution-Focused Coping?
Aimed at resolving the stressful situation or event or altering the source of the stress.
How would you explain the Wellness Wheel?
The Wellness Wheel is our way of rolling through life. If we are unwell our wheel can't roll over obstacles and we may break apart.
What is the purpose of anger?
Anger is an emotion to motivate us to protect ourselves or what we value.
How do we develop character strengths?
Through Practice!
What is better Solution-Focused or Emotion-Focused Coping? Why?
They are equally as good, and there is benefits to both. Solving a problem can have a long-term benefits. For example being socially-anxious and then developing social confidence. While emotion focused coping is helpful when problems are harder to solve, or short term solutions are needed. Like Traffic
What are 3 of the 8 categories of the wellness wheel?
Physical Health, Mental Health, Social, Spiritual/Purpose, Recreation, Financial, Family, Career.
The purpose of anxiety is to warn us of a threat and motivate us to deal with the potential danger. Give an example of a healthy way to use anxiety.
I am anxious about a test because if don't pass math my mom will take away my phone all summer. I deal with the danger by studying, and getting a good night's sleep before the test.
What is the connection between Character Strengths and Self-talk?
If we can't see our strengths, we will engage in negative self-talk, which can hide our strengths.
What is the difference between healthy coping and unhealthy coping?
Healthy coping is an coping that brings us closer to the lifestyle we consider successful.
List ways you can improve the areas of Home, Physical Wellbeing, and Social.
Clean the house, Go to bed early, Spend time with a friend or help a family member.
Give an example of how to help someone who is feeling sad.
Spend time with them, let them know you care, cook them food, hug them, etc.
What are ways you have celebrated your strengths?
Mr Seaver gave me a candy for overcoming something by using my strengths.