From Negative to Positive
You are running away, hiding, or refusing to speak about your problem. Is this a helpful urge?
No, this is an unhelpful urge.
If you need a break and watch this it can help you feel better.
What is youtube.
Everybody has the same coping skills.
False
You just found out summer camp is cancelled.
Give an example of a way you can soothe yourself with your eyes.
Watch funny videos, look at photos of family, friends or pets, look at beautiful artwork or nature photos.
When you are angry, you may want to hurt others, what can you do that is positive?
Ask an adult for help, take a break, use your words to express your anger (ask an adult for help with this too).
To release anger by running, working out, or doing something active is called what?
Exercising
It is okay to feel angry, sad, frustrated, etc. but what is important is how we handle these feelings.
True
Another student is bothering you and not being kind. What feeling do you have?
frustration, anger, being mad
Give an example of a way you can soothe or comfort yourself with your ears.
Listen to favorite music, listen to nature sounds, talk to a friend or family member
When you are angry or frustrated with someone you may use a screaming voice. What is something else you can do?
Take a deep breath, take a break, do something else (color, watch YouTube)
If you ask first, you can have a ___________ when you are angry or upset.
Break
It is necessary to take a break every once in a while.
True
A person remembered your birthday and made you a card. What feeling do you have?
Happy, excited, etc.
Name something that is soothing to taste
favorite foods
Sometimes when you are upset, you may feel like leaving the classroom. What else can you do?
Ask your teacher for a break or use a squishy.
When you have a problem and you tell yourself that you can do it. This is called what?
Positive self talk, or encouragement
A person can ask for help if they are having a hard time handling or manage their emotions
True
You have to give a presentation in front of the class. What feeling do you have?
Nervous, scared, etc.
Name something that is soothing or comforting to touch
Hugging someone, petting a pet, touching soft blankets, hugging a stuffy
Your math homework looks to hard so you have the urge to throw it away. Instead you can, _____.
Remind yourself you can do it, ask an adult for help, ask a friend for help, take it one question at a time.
Paying attention to the present moment on purpose without judgment is also called, what?
Mindfulness
It might take time to figure out what coping skill works for you and you might have to try lots of different ways first.
True
You don't know how to do your homework and don't understand it. What feeling do you have?
Frustrated, stressed, upset.
What is something comforting to smell
Cookies baking, favorite fruit, crunchy popcorn, warm soup or hot chocolate