What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is tools and techniques that we use to help us handle Big Emotions
Does every Coping Skill work for Everybody?
No
Someone is spending the afternoon with their friend, and they are passing a soccer ball back and forth. Do they need a coping skill?
No
What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
How many colors are in a rainbow?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 6
A. 7
What are some BIG emotions?
Sad
Mad
Stressed
Overwhelmed
Frustrated
worried
Excited
Hyper
A positive coping skill is a healthy way to lower our stress, such as a deep breathing, yoga, art, reading.
If I'm in the car with someone who is upsetting me, can I use a coping skill? What coping skill would you try?
Yes
What is Captain America’s shield made of?
What is the largest animal on the Planet?
A. The African elephant
B. Giant Squid
C. Blue Whale
C. Blue Whale
How is laughter a coping Skill?
It can make us feel good, it makes us feel happy.
What is an negative coping skill; and when is a time you used one?
A negative coping skill, is an unhealthy way to manage our "big emotions" such as throwing, hitting, cursing, or breaking things.
Malia, is arguing with her brother, she is really upset with him, they are both yelling, and then her brother hits her. Does Malia need a coping skill?
Yes, although her brother did something bad, she needs to stay calm, so that she can handle the situation correctly, by getting an adult.
How many Infinity Stones are there?
*Bonus points 200 points if you can name ALL of them.
There are six Infinity Stones: The Space Stone (blue), the Reality Stone (red), the Power Stone (purple), the Mind Stone (yellow), the Time Stone (green) and the Soul Stone (orange).
Does ice sink or float in water?
A. Sink
B. Float
C. Sometimes it sinks, sometimes it floats
B. Float
Is watching Funny Videos a good coping skill? If yes, when may this coping skill not work? Or when may this coping skill not be appropriate?
It may not be appropriate to use when on punishment, and not allowed electronics, or in school.
Is Video games always a good coping skill?
No, Videogame would not be a healthy coping skill, if it is the thing that caused you to get frustrated. It also would not be appropriate to use them if you are on punishment. Additionally Videogames are not healthy for our brains to be on all day; meaning we may need to take a break and not play more video games.
Someone gets a bad grade on their math test and is upset by it. They ARE NOT, crying, yelling, or throwing things; they ARE silent make fists with their hands, and refusing to talk to anyone. Do you think they could use a coping a skill; if so which one.
Yes, they can try taking deep breaths, or taking a walk, or talking to their teacher.
What is Bucky's Full Name
James Buchannan Barnes
What is the largest big cat?
A. Lion
B. Tiger
C. Cheetah
B. Tiger
Name one Coping Skill Activity we have done in group.
Chutes and Ladders, Spot the Difference, Eye Spy, reading, Quizzes, Watching Funny videos, Skribble, Scattegories, stretching
Name 2 coping skills that begin with A and 2 that begin with B.
•Art•Ask to talk/Ask for help•Act our feelings•Agree on something•Apologize•Accept something
•Breathe•Bouncing a ball•Biking•Basketball•Baking•Bug hunting•Take a Bath•Blowing bubbles•Birdwatching•Bed making•Book•Boxing
If you are really mad at someone, can talking to them be a coping skill?
Yes, it can be a positive coping skill to talk with the person we are upset with, to help us manage those big feelings. BUT if you cannot talk to them with out yelling or exploding, you might need to use a different coping skill first.
Who is on Team Iron Man during Captain America Civil War?
* Bonus 200 points if you can name who was on Team Cap.
Team Iron Man: Iron Man, Black Widow, War Machine, Vision, Spider-Man, and Black Panther,
Team Captain America: Captain America, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Ant-Man, and Hawkeye.
*Black Widow changes sides at the end, and Black panther was technically on his own team.
What’s the biggest planet in our solar system?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Neptune
A. Jupiter