Healthy Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills
kids choice
Name 3 examples of unhealthy coping skills
kids choice
How many countries (other than the US) has Mr. Jarod been to? (Must be within 3)
10: Bahamas, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Canada, U.K. Territory, French Territory, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, and Jamaica.
Trigger
people, place, things, colors, smells, words- that cause an emotional or behavioral response
What is the highest point in Missouri?
Taum Sauk Mountain at an elevation of 1,772 feet.
When should you use healthy coping skills?
When you are feeling angry, sad, afraid, etc.
John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he yells at his brothers to get his frustration out. Is this a healthy coping skill and why or why not?
no!
Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.
How many of the 50 US states has Mr. Jarod been to? (Must be within 5)
22
Anxiety
what we feel when we are very worried or afraid
being very worried about events or bad things happening;
What is the longest river in the USA?
The Missouri river at 2341 miles. The Mississippi river is second at 2340 miles.
Name 3 coping skills that can be done anywhere anytime
Examples: Breathing exercises, Counting, stretching, walking, drink water, use your senses, etc.
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
When it is unsafe, unhelpful, or harmful to yourself and others.
Which state has the most coastline?
Alaska with 6,640 miles of coastline.
Consequences
result from choice/behavior/reactions
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile river
What is the purpose of grounding exercises?
to keep you in the present moment; not focusing on the past or the future
Someone yelled at you and it made you mad. How would you respond giving an "I statement"?
I feel mad because you yelled at me. can you please talk to me quieter?
Which state has the most waterfalls?
Washington State with roughly 2,907.
Confidentiality
Keeping people's information private
What are Riley's 5 emotions in "Inside Out"?
Sadness, joy, anger, disgust and fear
5-4-3-2-1 method; describe an object; physical grounding
Why do people use unhealthy coping skills?
They haven't learned or developed healthy ones
Which US state has the most islands?
Alaska. It has 2,670!!!
Give an example of self-control
the ability to control your behaviors and reactions
True or false: California has more people than the entire country of Canada and Australia.
True: California has a population of 39.24 million and Canada has a population of 38.25 million. Australia has a population of 28.5 million.