Coping Skills
What is a healthy coping skill?
Something you do to feel better when upset
If you are feeling worried, who are 3 adults you can talk to who can help?
Everyone feels worries and stress sometimes
True
There is only one fruit with seeds on the outside, what is this fruit?
Strawberry
Describe how anger feels in your body.
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills
Imagine you are having a tough day. What coping skill would help you feel better?
Physical activities, talking to someone, artistic activities, etc.
It is better to ignore your feelings and pretend they are not there.
False
Which animal lives almost entirely on bamboo?
Panda.
Henry was excited to play with his friend Jake, then an hour before they were supposed to hang out Henry learned that Jake could not come over to play.
What would you do if you were excited to visit your friend and last minute you found out plans changed?
When would you use your coping skills?
A friend of yours is having a hard time because their parents are getting a divorce. They need some advice on how to feel better. What advice would you give them?
Thinking about all the things that you don't like and complaining is a good way to feel happy.
False
What are 3 things you are grateful for?
Lizzie doesn't like going to the dentist because she doesn't like the sounds of the dental tools. Her parents told her that she needs to go to a dentist appointment today. How do you think she is feeling?
True or false. Imagining your safe place is a good coping skill to use when scared.
True
Lizzie wants to play with her friends more, but her mom told her that it is time to come home. Lizzie tries begging, pouting, and being a little bit rude to her mother because she really wants more time to play. What should she do instead?
Exercising releases "feel good" chemicals in our bodies that can improve our mood.
True
A portrait is a picture of what?
A person
Ben has been feeling stressed lately and at bedtime he starts to notice worst case scenarios and worries come up. How do you think Ben is feeling? What advice would you give him?
True or false. Thinking positive thoughts when you are sad can help you feel better.
True
Sometimes our brain can think unkind things about ourselves. When this happens we need to stop, take a deep breath, and think of something positive. What are 3 positive things we can say to ourselves?
When something doesn't go the way that we want the best way to solve the problem is to freak out and panic.
False
Which country has the largest population?
China
Lucy just found out that her favorite aunt is very sick. How do you think Lucy is feeling?