Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
General Coping Skill Questions
Make it positive!
Random!
100

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

Examples: Reading, Art, Listening to music, Talking to friends or trusted adult, Taking a walk, Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, Positive Self-talk

100

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.

Examples:

Being mean to others, yelling or screaming, hurting yourself/others, destroying property, shutting down, emotional eating, blaming others, getting revenge, avoiding the problem, oversleeping, negative social media posts

100

Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?

a.) they reduce stress

b.) they allow us to create better relationships

c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body

d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

100

"It's too hard!"

Example: "I'll keep trying!"

100

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

Spongebob Squarepants

200

Name two healthy coping skills we reviewed during our group!

Reframing thoughts, positive self-talk, balloon breathing & box breathing, meditation, talk to support system
200

Name two unhealthy coping skills.

- Yelling at others

- Saying mean things

- Not eating enough

- Avoiding the problem

200

What is a trigger?

Anything that causes a reaction - People, places, or situations that cause feelings of stress, sadness, or other emotions

200

"I give up!"

Example: "I will keep working!"

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

True or False: Unhealthy coping skills can lead to negative consequences, be harmful to yourself or others, or lead to poor relationships with other people.

TRUE!

300

What is social support?

How supported you feel by people in your life! Who you can turn to when you need to talk to someone if you’re feeling down… or if you’re feeling happy and want to share good news!

300
"I'm a failure."
Example: "I can learn from my mistakes!"
300

Who's the first president of the United States?

George Washington

400

Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?

Paying attention to what is happening or what you're experiencing in the present moment: what you’re feeling, hearing, or anything you’re noticing.

Yes, it is a coping skill!

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

Name three examples of triggers.

Examples:

Difficult school lessons or homework, Fights with siblings, parents, or friends, Not being able to spend time with loved ones, No one listening to what you have to say, Feeling tired or hungry, Having to stop doing something you enjoy

400

"I don't get it."

Example: "What am I missing?"
400

What are the emotions in Inside Out?

Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust!

500

What is one positive thought you have had about yourself in the past week?

- Your feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.)

- Thoughts

- Types of coping skills that you used that day

- Things/activities that you did that day

- Goals that you have for the week/month/year


500

Marley gets in to a fight with his mom. He decides to go to his room and do some deep breathing. Is this a healthy coping skill?

Yes!

500

Which is a type of social support?

a.) Emotional support
b.) Practical help – help you with homework, cook food, buy you things you need
c.) Encouragement
d.) Sharing information
e.) All of the above!

ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Different people provide different types of social support!

500

"I made a mistake."

Example: "Mistakes are how we learn best. I can try again!"

500

What is the fourth planet from the sun?

Mars