Name That Coping Skill
This skill involves breathing in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth to calm your body.
What is deep breathing?
This animal movement, where you curl up tight like a shell, can help calm your body.
What is a turtle stretch or child’s pose?
A self soothing sense involves you watching something, give an example
What is your eyes and example?
The first person many kids go to when they need help.
Who is a parent or caregiver?
Taking deep breaths when you're mad is this kind of coping skill.
What is a healthy coping skill?
Writing your thoughts and feelings in this can help you feel better.
What is journaling?
This type of music is often used to help people relax.
What is calming or soothing music?
A self soothing sense involves you listening to something, give an example?
Talking to this kind of professional can help you learn new coping skills.
Who is a therapist or counselor?
Yelling at someone or breaking something is this kind of reaction.
What is an unhealthy coping skill?
This type of exercise, like going for a run or dancing, can help release stress.
What is physical activity or exercise?
This "muscle" activity involves tightening and then relaxing parts of your body.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
A self soothing sense involves you eating something, give an example?
What is your taste and example
This group of people may include classmates, teammates, or neighbors who you trust.
Who are your friends or support network?
Ignoring your feelings and pretending everything is fine is this type of coping.
What is avoidance or unhealthy coping?
This sensory activity involves noticing 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
What is grounding? Let's Practice now!
Splashing your face with cold water or using a cold pack helps slow down your heart rate.
What is the TIPP skill (Temperature)?
A self soothing sense involves your hands, give an example?
What is touch and example
When you feel overwhelmed, this action means telling someone exactly what you need.
What is asking for help?
Making art, playing sports, and talking to a friend are examples of this.
What are healthy coping strategies?
This is when you replace a negative thought with something more realistic or kind.
What is cognitive reframing?
This type of visualization technique has you imagine a peaceful place, like a beach or forest.
What is guided imagery?
A self soothing sense involves you nose, give an example?
What is smell and example
This is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.
What is empathy?
Staying up all night and avoiding food when stressed are examples of this.
What are unhealthy coping habits?