Negative Coping Skills
What are negative coping skills?
ways of coping that aren't healthy or appropriate
Name one positive coping skill that you've used before
Instant solutions for stress exists
What is false
a peer says something mean to you, what can you do?
ignore them, ask to talk to staff, use your favorite coping skill
Name 3 different things that can cause stress
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Calling someone bad names, pushing them around, and starting rumors is called what?
Bullying
how can knowing your triggers help you?
if you know your triggers you can avoid situations that might trigger you or be ready to use coping skills
no thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts
What is true
Pretend you are angry or sad and hit another person because of it. What can you do to fix the situation?
Talk to that student and apologize for your actions
Three of my positive qualities are...
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what are negative coping skills?
ways of coping that aren't healthy or appropriate
Name a coping skill that you can use to express your feelings?
arts/crafts, coloring/drawing, journaling, talking to a safe person
taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures
What is true
You want to take a break from class, what should you do? (there are three parts)
Raise your hand, when you're called on ask to take a break, chose a positive activity during your break (taking a walk, going to talk to an adult, put your head down).
Name 3 positive coping skills
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What is a negative coping skill that you have seen others use?
yelling, slamming doors, banging on the walls. putting others down ....
how can having a 1:1 be a positive coping skill?
you can talk to staff, express your feelings and get help using coping skills
all stress is out of your control
What is false
Someone is up in your face yelling.. how can you deal with this situation in a healthy and safe way?
walk away, take a break, take time away, talk to staff...
What is your goal for today?
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What are some negative ways to deal with your anger
yelling, screaming, and fighting
Before acting on negative emotions you should ___ and ____?
Stop and think
yelling, fighting, hitting/kicking, throwing things are positive coping strategies
What is false
You see another student cheating on their test. What would you do?
Talk to the student, motion to them to stop, tell a teacher
Show us how to do deep breathing correctly
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