Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
Feelings Thermometer
True/False
Other Q’s
100

Name a healthy coping skill that you use or want to start using.

- Reading

- Writing/Journaling

- Listening to music

- Talking to friends/family

- Taking a walk

- Deep breathing

- Meditation

100

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.

- Throwing things

- Saying something mean to others

- Yelling at others

- Harming others or yourself

100

When I am ready to learn, I am in the _____ zone

green

100

True or False: 

Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.

TRUE!

Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.

100

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

Spongebob Squarepants

200

Name two healthy coping skills that you use or want to use.

- Playing a game

- Talking to a therapist

- Watching t.v./movies

- Exercising/Going for a walk

- Playing sports

- Arts and Crafts

- Talking with friends

200

Name two unhealthy coping skills.

- Yelling at others

- Saying mean things

- Not eating enough

- Avoiding the problem

200

When I see someone screaming at the grocery store, they are likely in the _____ zone

red


200

True or False:

We should be in the green all the time

False! 

No emotions are bad, but some are uncomfortable. 

200

What is the sweet food made by Bees?

Honey

300

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 allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.

300

How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?

When we use unhealthy coping skills we can hurt ourselves, hurt others, cause more problems that we have to deal with, etc. Even if we temporarily sold the problem, it can cause more difficulties for us

300

I'm nervous for my test, but still able to cope. I am in the ____ zone.

yellow

300

True or False:

Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.

FALSE!

Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.

300

Who's the first president of the United States?

George Washington

400

This coping skill helps me from my head to my toes, it involved my mouth, my lungs, and my nose

breathing exercises

400

Dani has a lot of stress from school. When she gets home, she yells at her brother to get her frustration out. Is this a healthy coping skill?

No! 

Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.

400

I'm about to explode! But I'm not quite there. I'm in the ___ zone.

orange

400

True or False:

Everyone's feelings thermometer is the same

Falso!

We all process our feelings differently! Something that makes you orange may make your friend red.

400

What are the emotions in Inside Out?

Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust!

500

Name a coping skill, and share how you will use it today



500

Marley is a 5th grader who gets into a fight with his mom. He leaves the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?

No! 

Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down. However, he should've asked for permission first because he's underage before going outside for a walk alone.

500

Confused is in the ____ zone

red

orange

yellow

green!!

Our zones are relative! It depends how the confusion is making you feel.

500

True or False:

Coping skills are not important to your well-being.

FALSE! 

Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.

500

Who won the NBA Championship this year?

LAKERS BABY!