what is negative thinking?
negative thinking is thinking hurtful thoughts about yourself.
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Throwing things
- Saying something mean to others
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
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
True or False:
Jake is not jack black!
TRUE!
he is the thing that went bump in the night (probably trip over his cat doing zoomies)
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
name 3 negative thought you might have daily
1
2
3
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
- Yelling at others
- Saying mean things
- Not eating enough
- Avoiding the problem
What are some benefits that you have experienced 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
True or False:
You can always learn new coping skills
True!
What is the sweet food made by Bees?
Honey
how do you identify a negative thought?
a harmful thought about yourself.
How can unhealthy coping skills affect us?
When we use an unhealthy coping skills we can hurt ourselves, hurt others, cause more problems that we have to deal with, etc.
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your _____, body, and ____ .
Mind, Soul
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
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! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
Who's the first president of the United States?
George Washington
how do negative thoughts affect you mentally?
lowers your self esteem
can cause depression to worsen.
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.
What is your favorite thing to do that helps you to relax?
True or False:
Using coping skills can keep you out of trouble
TRUE
What are the emotions in Inside Out?
Joy, Anger, Sadness, Fear, and Disgust!
name 3 coping skills to help DISTRACT from negative thought
read
go for a walk or exercise
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Marley 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, but she should make sure her mom knows what she's doing.
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.
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.
name the title of jake's favorite book series...
harry potter........