Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
Benefits
True/False
Self Care
Big Emotions
100

Name 3 healthy coping skills.

- Work Out

- Writing/Drawing/Painting/Take Pictures

- Listening to Music

- Spending Time with Friends/Family

- Go for a Walk

- Deep Breathing/Meditation

- Imagery of favorite place

100

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.

- Avoiding Help

- Fighting

- Yelling at others

- Harming others or yourself

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

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

Tell me three ways to care for yourself

healthy eating 

good sleep schedule

speak nicely to yourself

surround yourself with positive people

100

name one healthy coping skill that can be used when you feel angry.

deep breathing

going for a walk

punching pillows

talk about your feelings

200

Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy.

- Getting Fresh Air

- Talking to a Trusted Friend/Adult

- Destroying Property

- Eating Unhealthy Food

- Exercising

- Playing Sports

- Taking Feelings Out on Others

- Yelling at someone you don't like

200

Name two unhealthy coping skills.

- Sleeping too Much

- Eating too Much

- Avoiding the Problem

200

What are two benefits from using healthy coping skills?

- Feeling more relaxed

- Having a clear mind to help solve your problems

- Creating healthy relationships with others

- Being able to think about your response to a situation


200

True or False:

Every coping skill is healthy.

FALSE!

Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)

200

why is self love important?

loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills

200

True or False

Is anger a bad thing? 

False 

Anger is not bad, how we express anger can be a poor choice

Anger is an emotion that communicates when something has happened that we don't like

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

Torie gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?

Yes!

Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down.

300

What are the benefits of using exercise as a coping skill?

Soul

Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.

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! (At times avoiding can be considered an unhealthy coping skill.

300

Is positive self talk a way to show yourself self love/care?

yes

300

How can a person know when they are starting to feel angry?

Losing patience

Clenching fists

Sweating

Wanting to run or fight 


400

Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?

Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you. 

Yes, it is a coping skill!

400

John has a lot of stress from school, work and relationships. When he gets home, he stays to himself and tries to forget about everything by playing video games until late in the night.

No! 

It is not helpful to bottle up feelings. There are many healthy coping skills such as talking to someone, problems solving, exercise and art.  

400

 Name three coping skills that can be used to reduce stress?

- meditation

- talking with someone

- breathing exercises

- exercise

- mindfulness

- yoga

400

True or False:

Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.

TRUE!

When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!

400

Tell me one positive sentence about you could say to yourself.

I can do good things

Everyday is a new day to make better choices

I deserve love

Mistakes show I am trying

400

Anger Scenario

When Laila gets frustrated with the teacher and feels misunderstand, she becomes angry/anxious and wants to shut down and not do her work. What are 2 coping skills Laila could use to help calm her emotions. 

take a deep breath

take a break and come back to her work

talk about her feelings

500

Name at least one thing that you can journal about.

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

- Thoughts

- Favorite Activities 

- Goals 

- Future Events


500

How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?

Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships

500

What do coping skills help us with?

Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.

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

Tell me 2 ways you practice taking care of your self?

a face mask

singing music i like

giving to others

spend time with a pet


500

Scenario

Jeff is feeling very overwhelmed lately. Who are at lease two people he could go talk to for support?

-Parent(s)                             -Safe UT app

-Other relative                       -Friend

-Teacher                               -Coach

-School counselor                 - Mentor

-Social worker                      Other trusted adult