Healthy Coping Skills
Name a healthy coping skill that you use or want to start using.
Examples: Reading, Art, Listening to music, Talking to friends or trusted adult, Taking a walk, Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, Positive Self-talk
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Examples:
Being mean to others, yelling or screaming, hurting yourself/others, destroying property, shutting down, emotional eating, blaming others, getting revenge, avoiding the problem, oversleeping, negative social media posts
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
"It's too hard!"
Example: "I'll keep trying!"
How do snakes smell?
With their tongue
Name 2 healthy coping skills we have discussed
Drink water/tea, movement (jumping on the trampoline, going for a walk, etc.), reading, listening to music
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
- Yelling at others
- Saying mean things
- Not eating enough
- Avoiding the problem
Give an example of a time it is important to use a coping skill... (Situation, feeling, etc.)
:)
"I give up!"
Example: "I will keep working!"
Whats the only mammals that can't jump?
Elephant
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.
True or False: Unhealthy coping skills can lead to negative consequences, be harmful to yourself or others, or lead to poor relationships with other people.
TRUE!
True or False
You only practice coping skills like Deep breathing when you need it?
False! Practice them- every day
How long do Cats sleep for in a day?
16 to 18 hours
True or False
Pretending not to care or avoiding the problem are healthy coping skills.
False
Jill 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.
Name three examples of situations where you might need to use a coping skill
Examples:
Difficult school lessons or homework, Fights with siblings, parents, or friends, Not being able to spend time with loved ones, No one listening to what you have to say, Feeling tired or hungry, Having to stop doing something you enjoy
"I don't get it."
True or False
Humans are the only animals that blush?
True!
What is one positive thought you have had about yourself in the past week?
Marley gets in to a fight with his mom. He decides to go to his room and scream into a pillow. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Yes!
True or False
Taking a break, playing a sport, or listening to music are all unhealthy coping skills.
False
"I made a mistake."
Example: "Mistakes are how we learn best. I can try again!"
True or False
Dinosaurs are the biggest animals to ever live
Answer: False – it’s the blue whale.