Coping Skills
whats the first step of self-control?
Pause/Stop
Whats the second step of self control?
Breathe
What is the third step of self control?
Think
What is the fourth step of self-control?
Choose
Doing this deep, slow breathing action mimics blowing out birthday candles
Belly breathing
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in this private book helps clear your mind.
Journaling
Using crayons, markers, or paint to express your feelings on paper.
coloring/drawing
This designated quiet area at home or in a classroom is filled with pillows and calming tools.
calm down area
This explosive physical exercise involves jumping up and spreading your arms and legs like a star.
Jumping Jacks
Counting backward from this specific number helps give your brain a pause to cool down.
Ten
Listening to this art form can instantly change your mood, especially if it has an upbeat tempo.
Music
Wrapping your arms around a soft, stuffed animal provides this specific type of comforting physical pressure.
Hugs
Squeezing this squishy, palm-sized toy helps release tension in your hand muscles when you are mad.
Stress ball
This practice means focusing entirely on the present moment by noticing your thoughts, sounds, and surroundings.
Mindfulness
Molding this colorful, soft substance allows kids to smash, roll, and safely vent frustration.
Play-dough
This specific phrase describes the group of trusted adults and friends you can lean on during tough times.
Support group
This 4-step breathing technique requires you to inhale, hold, exhale, and hold for equal counts of four.
box breathing
This 5-4-3-2-1 coping tool uses your sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste to calm you down during high anxiety.
Grounding technique
Acting out scenarios with these childhood toys helps kids process difficult real-life situations.
puppets
Doing this action out loud with a trusted adult helps take the power away from a scary or heavy thought.
Talking about it