Coping Skills
If I am feeling anxious, what can I do to calm down?
Go for a walk, talk to someone, do a mindfulness activity, etc.
What are some things people say when they are angry?
"I hate you!" "I can't do anything right!" "I can't do this!" Some even use inappropriate language.
What are other words for the emotion joy?
Happy, glad, pleased, content, excited.
It's not okay to feel sad- TRUE or FALSE
FALSE- it is absolutely okay to feel sad. Sadness is another emotion that everyone feels.
What is your favorite food to eat?
*honest answer*
Punching a window is a negative coping skill- TRUE or FALSE.
TRUE- it is not safe to punch a window and will most likely not help you calm down. You will probably get hurt too!
What are some things that could make someone angry?
Someone being mean to them, losing a game or not understanding something in school.
What activities make you joyful?
Playing a game, being with friends/family, watching my favorite movie, etc.
What triggers sadness?
Feeling left out, losing a game, feeling lonely, not understanding something, etc.
What is your favorite type of dessert?
*honest answer*
A coping skill can only be done alone- TRUE or FALSE
FALSE- coping skills that can be done with others are: talking, playing a game, going for a walk, listening to a positive song.
What is a positive way to deal with anger?
Going for a walk, exercising or talking to someone.
What does joy make you want to do?
Smile, laugh, jump, dance, etc.
What skills can help you with sadness?
Taking a break, talking to someone, listening to music or hanging out with a pet :)
False! We can feel many different emotions at the same time, even conflicting emotions (e.g., sad and happy at the same time).
Talking with an adult I trust if I am feeling sad is a positive coping skill- TRUE or FALSE.
TRUE- talking about how you are feeling with someone is a GREAT way to work through your feelings.
Is it okay to be angry?
YES! It is okay to feel and be angry. It is an emotion, and everyone has emotions and feelings!!
How can you tell someone is feeling joyful just by looking at them?
By their body language and facial expressions (e.g., smiling, laughing, relaxed or excited face and body)
How can you tell someone is sad without talking to them?
Their facial expressions and body language (e.g., frowning, crying, putting head down on desk/table, isolating from others, sad voice)
What are some of the rules of the counseling room?
Be honest, use an inside voice, wait your turn to talk, be respectful, participate in the activities/games
The same coping skills I use will work for you too - TRUE or FALSE
FALSE- everyone is different. Example: listening to music might help me calm down but someone else needs to go for a walk or play with play-doh.
How can you tell someone is angry without even talking to them?
By their body language, facial expression or gestures (e.g., scrunched facial expression, eyebrows together, face or body turning red, hands in fists, breathing heavily)
What is one way you can help yourself feel more joyful?
Practice gratitude, do activities you enjoy, eat foods you like, spend time with friends and family, play, etc.
What are some other words for the emotion sadness?
Upset, depressed, grief.
What is impulse control?
Impulse control is knowing how to stop and think when you have an impulse (an urge or desire to do or say something).