Healthy Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Deep Breathing
Exercise or Play
Talk to Someone
Mindfulness or Meditation
Journaling
Art or Drawing
Listen to Music
Take a Break
Positive Self-Talk
Get Outside
Visualization
Stretching or Yoga
Hug a Stuffed Animal or Pet
Laugh or Watch Something Funny
Drink Water or Have a Healthy Snack
Create a Routine
Help Others
Name 3 examples of unhealthy coping skills
Yelling, hitting, drugs, harming self, etc.
Social anxiety only happens when someone is shy.
False: Social anxiety can affect anyone, even if they don’t seem shy.
Angry
mad
What word in the RISE acronym means that someone bounces back from a set-back?
Resilience
When should you use healthy coping skills?
When you are having big feelings and emotions
Is it okay to ignore your feelings when you're feeling anxious or upset?
No, ignoring your feelings is an unhealthy way to cope. It’s important to acknowledge your emotions and talk to someone or try a healthy coping skill instead.
Avoiding eye contact can be a sign of social anxiety.
True: Some people with social anxiety avoid eye contact because it makes them feel uncomfortable.
Sad
down
What is the capital of South Carolina?
Columbia
Name 3 coping skills that can be done anywhere anytime
Teen's choice
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
When it is unsafe, unhelpful, or harmful to yourself and others.
People with social anxiety are scared of all social situations.
False: They may not be afraid of all social situations but may feel anxious in certain ones.
Happy
Excited
What word in the RISE acronym means the quality of being trust-worthy?
Integrity
What are some clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions.
What is one way a teacher or adult can best help you become aware of this?
Body cues: shallow breathing, heart racing, balling up fists.etc
Is yelling or getting angry at others a good way to deal with stress?
No. Talk about why.
Taking your anger out on others is an unhealthy way to cope with stress. It’s better to calm down first and then talk about what’s bothering you.
Social anxiety can make people worry about what others think of them.
True: A major part of social anxiety is the fear of being judged by others.
Scared
Terrified
How many stars on the American Flag?
50
What makes a healthy coping skill?
Safe, non disruptive, and regulates someone back to a good place
Why do people use unhealthy coping skills?
They haven't learned or developed healthy ones.
How can you 'develop' a healthy coping skill?
It’s possible to overcome social anxiety with practice and the right help.
True: With support, people can learn to manage and reduce their social anxiety.
Anxious
Scared/ worried
What quality in the RISE acronym means to have the ability to determine your own success?
Empowered