Healthy Coping Skills
Name 1 healthy coping skill that includes being outdoors
Walking, Jogging, Going to the park, Swimming etc.
True or false: It is normal to feel frustrated about a situation.
True
What are coping skills?
Name 1 negative coping skill:
Running away, punching/fighting/becoming aggressive, yelling, avoiding, etc.
Name 2 triggers for you..
Loud noises, people bothering you, someone taking your belongings, someone not listening to you etc....
TRUE or FALSE: Asking for help/talking about your problem is considered a healthy coping skill
TRUE
True or false: the size of our reaction should match the size of the problem we are experiencing.
True.
What is 1 coping skill you can do outdoors?
Sports, walking, go to the park, fishing, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: overeating because of a problem problem or stressor is a negative coping skill?
TRUE
Name 1 place where you feel calm and safe.
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Who are people that you can discuss your problems with here at school?
Teacher, Counselor, friends, other staff, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: It is more helpful to ignore our problems and bottle them up inside instead of talking things out.
FALSE.
What is a coping skill that you can do in the community where you can meet people?
Recreation center, park/playscape, ride bikes, skate park, etc.
TRUE or FALSE: any type of self-harm is a negative coping skill.
TRUE
Name 2 things that help you feel calm when you are angry or in a stressful situation..
Reading a good book, walking, counting to 10, meditation, music etc.
What is a coping skill that keeps your body healthy physically?
Exercise
True or False: You should never ask for space from others to deal with your feelings on your own.
False.
What is a coping skill that can also be relaxing?
Listening to music, reading a book, taking a walk, going to he park, laying on the beach etc..
TRUE of FALSE, sleeping too much or too little is a negative coping skill?
TRUE
What is a hobby you enjoy doing in your free time?
Photography, video games, sports, writing, playing cards with peers etc.
List 1 relaxation technique that can be used as a coping skill.
Deep breathing, Yoga, Meditation
True or false: It is helpful to know what triggers you.
True.
What is a coping skill you use most often?
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What is 1 consequence of using negative coping skills?
Getting hurt, hurting others, scaring others, etc.
Positive self-talk is a positive coping skill. Give an example of positive self-talk.
"I am good at_____________. I am a good______. I like ____ about myself. etc."