What Should You Do?
Name two healthy coping skills
journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, video games, meditation, talking to someone, writing, drawing, listening to music, etc.
What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?
helps you feel more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, positive decision making, being in control etc.
True or False:
Reacting quickly to my anger will not get me any consequences
False
Reacting quickly to anger often results in hurting yourself or others
These are coping skills you can use while you are in your room.
deep breathing, talking on the phone, journal, drawing, and sleeping
his tool helps you rate your anger from 1 to 10, just like checking the temperature outside. What is it?
What is an anger thermometer
You’re feeling really frustrated because your friend won’t share a toy. What’s a good first step?
hat is tell them how you feel or use thermometer.
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in an unhealthy way.
True or False:
The calm-down corner is a punishment for bad behavior.
False
What is False
How do coping skills help us?
Coping skills help us with working through and processing our emotions and stress.
If you feel just a little annoyed but not super mad, where might your anger thermometer be?
What is a 2 or 3 or green and orange
You just lost a game and feel yourself getting really mad. Instead of yelling, name one thing you could do.
What is use the calm-down corner, ask for a break, or do a coping skill like squeezing a stress ball
When I feel worried I can
a.) draw my worry
b.) yell at someone nearby
c.) journal
d.) (a) and (c)
D. a and c
True or False:
What helps one person cope with stress may not necessarily help me.
True
Everyone has different coping skills and strategies that work for them.
What are some possible consequences of using unhealthy coping skills?
illnesses, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, jails, institutions etc.
If your anger thermometer is in the red, what is a smart thing to do before reacting?
What is take deep breaths, walk away, or use a coping skill
Some anger coping skills are
a.) walk away
b.) take a deep breath
c.) talk about it
d.) all of the above
d.) all the above
Why are coping skills important to our well- being?
What does create a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid our problems
False
Coping skills are used to address current emotions and can benefit in addressing the problems.
True or False:
You only need one coping skill.
false.
What can I do if I can't communicate my feelings with words. Give an example.
Use colors, take a break, point to thermometer.
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
Playing video games, watching videos, listening to music, walking away, talking to my supports, taking time-out, gardening etc.
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
What is deep breathing (4 square breathing), meditation, grounding exercise, (name 5 things that are specific color) etc.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
false
True or False:
Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.
false
Name one thing you might find in a calm-down corner to help you feel better.
What is a stress ball, fidget toy, soft pillow, or feelings chart