Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
Riddles
True/False
Self Care/Love
Anger
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

What month has 28 days?

All of them

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 one way 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

Destroying Property, Eating Unhealthy Food, 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

I have a lot of hearts but no other organs-- What am I? 

A deck of cards


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

Anger is a bad emotion

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

How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?

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

300

What is full of holes but still holds water?

A sponge

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! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.

300

Give me two examples of a positive affirmation

I am loved

I can do this

I am enough

I am determined 

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?

Yes, it is 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. 


400

You are feeling very stressed. When you get home, you yell at your roommate to get your 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.

400

 I go all around the world, but never leave the corner. What am I?

A stamp

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: Your friend gets upset because they didn't get their way, they shut down and stop talking or being productive. Name two coping skills they could use to help calm their emotions. 

take a deep breath

take a break and come back to his work

talk about his feelings

500

Name three things that you can journal about.

- Your Feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.) Thoughts, Favorite Activities, Goals, Future Events


500

You get in a fight with her friend. You decide 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. 

500

What gets wet while drying?

A towel

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

What are 2 ways you can improve your self esteem?

Exercise, challenge negative thoughts, positive affirmations, assertiveness, build positive relationships, identify strengths, etc. 


500

Explain why some people may consider anger as a secondary emotion. 

Anger may be fueled by different emotions at different times, or by a combination of emotions. Sometimes, however, anger is just anger.