True or False
Everybody uses the same coping skills.
False. Find what works for you :)
What is a healthy coping skill to use when you are angry?
Exercise; venting to someone; taking a walk; deep breaths
What is an unhealthy coping skill to use when you are angry?
Hurting self or others; taking anger out on someone else; using substances
A consequence of physically fighting.
Getting suspended from school; hurting yourself; hurting others; causing problems for the future
You are sitting in class working and notice someone is tapping their pencil really loud.
Take a deep breath; ask them nicely to stop
People who have trouble coping with things are weak
False! Life can be hard for us all in different ways!
Name coping skill to use if you are feeling overwhelmed and lonely
Journal; draw; talk to someone
What is an unhealthy coping skill when you are sad?
Sleeping for long periods; hurting yourself or others
A consequence of holding in anger.
You might "explode" or let it out later without being able to control yourself
Your little brother is running around and unplugs the tv by accident, while you are in the middle of a video game.
Take a deep breath; leave the room; do not do something impulsive that could harm him
The best way to deal with anger is to find a healthy way to express it
True
What does it mean to be "mindful"?
To be present; to be AWARE of what is going on with you and/or your environment
Define what you think "unhealthy coping" means.
A consequence of ignoring or not feeling your feelings.
Being numb (this can be helpful OR harmful). Feelings eventually should be released, or they may cause your further stress
A peer at school tries to talk to you about something that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Tell them respectfully that you are not comfortable talking with them about this
Coping skills are ONLY used to help you relax.
False - they can be used to help you take care of yourself, be kind to others, to release negative feelings
What do breathing exercises do?
Help regulate your body to calm you down
When would sleep be an unhealthy coping skill?
When you are depressed; when you sleep through your day and miss out on important things
A consequence of blaming others for your feelings.
If you blame others for YOUR feelings, you will always depend on others to keep you regulated, which is sometimes impossible. Your feelings may come naturally, but YOU are in control of your actions!
You are playing a board game and notice your friend is cheating.
Call them out without being harsh or disrespectful; if it continues, find another person to play with
If you take care of yourself first, you can better help others
True! If you are burned out or upset, you may not be as helpful to others
Name three healthy coping skills that people can use.
Take a walk, deep breaths, talk to someone, write or draw, distract yourself with a game, play with a pet, exercise, listen to music...
What is an unhealthy coping skill when you are feeling anxious?
Holding everything in; freezing and refusing to do anything; being too hard on yourself
The consequence of withdrawing from family and friends.
Being lonely; having your loved ones not know what is wrong so the issues may continue or get worse
You are upset because you yelled at your mom when you were angry earlier.
Apologize once you have calmed down