Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?!
SOMETHING YOU DO TO HELP YOU FEEL BETTER.
Go for a walk, talk to someone, do crafts, fidgets, music, animals
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 one rule for group when we sit and talk?
Don't talk when others are talking
Be kind
Eye contact
What you say here, stays here
One person talks at a time
Impulse control
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.
Is sadness a part of the Inside Out movie?
YES!!!!
What does being mindful mean?
Slowing down and being aware of what is around you.
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 Murphy :)
What is a positive affirmation?
Something kind to say to yourself and others.
I can do hard things!
I am brave!
I am kind!
I am helpful!
Talking with a staff 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.
How can you tell someone is sad without talking to them?
Their facial expressions and body language.
If someone fell out on the playground and scraped their knee, what should you do?
You should comfort them and go get help!
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.
It makes Ms. Steff joyful when Elementary uses their coping skills- TRUE or FALSE
TRUE :)
What makes you feel sad?
Feeling left out, losing a game, feeling lonely, not understanding something, etc.
What does empathy mean?
Walking in their shoes.