Emotions
How can you deal with anger?
Breathe, count, distance yourself, etc.
Name 1 thing you can taste
Chew gum or focus on the last thing you ate
Are punching the wall, yelling at others, and eating junk food healthy coping strategies?
No
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of touch?
Playing with putty, fidget spinners, etc.
What is a coping strategy you can use if you are feeling sad?
Take deep breaths, hug a stuffed animal or a person, spend time outside, draw a picture, etc.
How do you feel when you lose a game?
various answers - calm, sad, upset, frustrated, angry
Name 2 things you can smell
Candle, food cooking in the kitchen, grass outside, etc.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Deep breaths, Seated push ups, painting, etc.
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of smell?
Smelling nice things like flowers, baking
How can you determine if a person is feeling sad?
They may be quiet, crying, by themself, frowning, head down, etc.
How do you feel when you go somewhere new for the first time?
Anxious, worried or Excited or curious
People talking, the TV, cars driving, people walking by, etc.
When is the last time you used a coping skill?
Various answers
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of sight?
Reading, watching a movie, etc.
How can you determine when someone is anxious or nervous?
They may be sweating, fidgeting, breathing fast or heavy, talking quickly
Scenario:
Emily's pet dog, who is her best friend, is sick and has to stay at the vet overnight. How might Emily be feeling?
Sad, scared, anxious, etc.
Name 4 things you can touch
What is your least favorite coping skill?
Double Bonus!!! if you answer the question: Why is that your least favorite coping skill?
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of hearing?
Listening to music, watching a movie, talking with a friend, etc.
Name a scenario where it could be helpful to take deep breaths before you begin something?
Take deep breaths before you take a test, before going somewhere new for the first time, before meeting new people, before trying on new clothes, etc.
What is a coping strategy you can use if you're feeling frustrated?
Talk with someone, take deep breaths, drink water, use a fidget, etc.
Name 5 things you can see
People, lights, window, cars, dog, etc.
List 5 different coping skills.
Going for a walk, talking to a friend, coloring, reading, listening to music, breathing, counting to 10, etc.
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of taste?
Chewing gum, eating a healthy snack, etc.
Why are coping strategies important?
They can help us to manage big emotions and regain control of our bodies.