Coping Skills
Name an example of a healthy coping skill.
deep breathing, meditation, yoga, coloring, drawing, journaling, mindfulness, physical exercise, eating healthy, seeking help
Name the emotion related to the following symptoms: clenched fists, red face, sweating, tight chest, screaming, throwing things, physical aggression
What makes an apology sincere?
Meaning what you say, not blaming others for your actions, admitting you were wrong, taking responsibility, stating why it was wrong, making an effort to not repeat the behavior
What is gratitude?
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
How many minions movies are there?
6
What kind of coping skill is meditation and yoga?
Healthy
When you are annoyed or irritated, what other emotion do you feel?
anger
You just lost at a game of Uno, what are some things you can do to calm yourself down?
deep breathing, take a walk, count backwards from 10, accept that you lost this game and try again next time, remind yourself it is only a game!
What is self-care?
meeting your own emotional needs and doing things that make you happy.
What is an app that allows you to watch short videos?
TikTok
What are three examples of self-care?
playing your favorite game, hanging out with friends, setting boundaries, taking a walk, playing outside, drawing, being creative, or anything that improves your mood in a healthy way!
When someone wants to be left alone or isolates themselves, what emotion could they be feeling?
sad, mad
Your friend refuses to play with you on the playground. How should you respond?
Give them space, try again later, accept that they may not want to play right now, move on, play with someone else
What is stress?
Your body's response to real or imagined life events
Name three video games.
roblox, minecraft, call of duty, assassins creed, sims, animal crossing
What do healthy coping skills help us with?
A. Deal with stressors
B. Work through our problems and emotions
C. Process our thoughts and emotions
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Instant fixes for stress exist, true or false?
FALSE
After you have triggered a peer, what can you do to make the situation better?
Apologize, ask them what they need from you in the moment, give them space, do not expect them to immediately forgive you, work to repair the relationship
What is self-esteem?
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; how you feel about yourself
What game involves pulling out blocks until someone knocks over the tower?
Jenga
Name an example of an unhealthy coping skill.
hurting other people, lashing out, physical aggression, shutting down, overeating, isolating
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that counts, true or false?
TRUE
What are some good ways to start a conversation?
Introduce yourself, focus on common interests, compliment them
What is anxiety?
A feeling of unease, such as worry or fear
What is a popular summer activity?
swimming, fishing, playing outside