Coping
Name 3 negative coping skills.
The use of drugs and alcohol, hitting walls, doors, or other surfaces/people, screaming, revenge, oversleeping, pretending not to care, negative social media posts, avoiding friends/family
What is a stressor?
e.g. school, family, friends
You're at school and two kids start to tease you about what you are wearing. How would you feel, and what do you do?
What is afraid, sad, mad or scared?
ignore and walk away.
All stress is bad stress.
What is FALSE
** In non-life threatening situations, stress can motivate people, such as when they need to take a test or interview for a job
What fish has no brain or heart?
What is a Jellyfish
Drawing, playing sports, exercise, talking to a friend/ family, being in nature, using positive self-talk are examples of what?
What is 6 positive coping skills
List 3 physical responses to stress
What is a lump in your throat, tense muscles, a racing heart, sweaty palms, upset stomach, headache, difficulty breathing, nausea
You're playing a video game and mom/dad tells you it is time to put the game away & go to bed. You are so close to beating the game and need just 5 more minutes. What might you be feeling?
What is frustrated, disappointed, angry
Everyone manages stress in different ways
What is True
**Stress is not the same for everybody, nor does everyone experience stress the same way.
Which animal is known to spend 90% of its day sleeping?
What is a Koala bear
18-22 hours a day!
What is a coping skill?
techniques, strategies, or behaviors that you can use to help you deal with & manage overwhelming emotions & the difficult situations that provoke them.
How can stress be good for you?
What is motivates you to get stuff done such as homework or study for a test or chores
little burst of energy from our body telling us what we need to do
Something happens and you notice your body is beginning to feel hot and you have the urge to yell, cry, and break something. What might you be feeling?
What is angry, frustrated
True or False: Taking care of yourself by eating well, getting enough sleep, and regularly exercising can reduce stress.
What is True
How many years is one decade?
What is ten years
What can you do to cope with anxiety?
What is:
-Take deep breaths
-Ask someone for help
-Talk to a friend
-Think of a time where you managed a similar experience
- listen to music
-go outdoors/run
-exercise
Three examples of common situations that make people feel anxious
What is homework, fighting with friends, meeting new people, changing schools, moving, speaking in front of people, performing in front of others, peer pressure, competitions
You notice your heart is racing, you're sweating, you have "knots" in your stomach, and your chest feels tight. What might you be feeling?
What is anxious, nervous, scared
Sleeping all day is a healthy way to cope
What is False
What is six
How can maintaining connections with others be used as a positive coping skill?
What is: Maintaining connections or bonding with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness
Helps to talk to someone about how you are feeling
How can stress negatively impact your life?
What is it can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, changes in sleeping habits, poor concentration and learning problems, weaken immune system, and can affect relationships
You notice you're blushing, you feel a bit queasy, you're looking away, and have the urge to escape. What might you be feeling?
What is embarrassed, ashamed
Taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures
What is True
How many legs does a butterfly have?
What is Six