Healthy Coping Skills
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
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Throwing things
- Saying something mean to others
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
When I am ready to learn, I am in the _____ zone
green
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.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
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
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
- Yelling at others
- Saying mean things
- Not eating enough
- Avoiding the problem
When I see someone screaming at the grocery store, they are likely in the _____ zone
red
True or False:
We should be in the green all the time
False!
No emotions are bad, but some are uncomfortable.
What is the sweet food made by Bees?
Honey
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.
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
I'm nervous for my test, but still able to cope. I am in the ____ zone.
yellow
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.
Who's the first president of the United States?
George Washington
This coping skill helps me from my head to my toes, it involved my mouth, my lungs, and my nose
breathing exercises
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.
I'm about to explode! But I'm not quite there. I'm in the ___ zone.
orange
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.
What are the emotions in Inside Out?
Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust!
Name a coping skill, and share how you will use it today
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.
Confused is in the ____ zone
red
orange
yellow
green!!
Our zones are relative! It depends how the confusion is making you feel.
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.
Who won the NBA Championship this year?
LAKERS BABY!