Coping Skills
A coping skill
What is an effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations?
3 healthy coping skills
What is reading a book, writing/drawing/painting, listening to music, spending time with friends/family, going for a walk, deep breathing, meditation, talking to someone you trust, journaling?
An example of a distraction coping skill
What is playing a game, going for a walk, reading, watching a movie, etc.?
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
3 coping skills I can use when I'm angry
What is talk to staff, go for walk, color, journal, exercise, etc.?
Healthy coping skills
What are coping skills that are healthy and not harmful to you or others?
3 coping skills you can do in school
What is breathing exercise, fidget, go for a walk, talk with a teacher or counselor, go to the Zen Den, write about it, art etc.?
An example of a self-soothing coping skill
What is taking a bath/shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.?
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and our emotions, it helps us think more clearly and tackle them better
A positive coping skill that you have tried that has been helpful
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Unhealthy coping skills
What are coping skills that are unhealthy or harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs?
Coping skills like deep breathing, yoga, and paying attention to your surroundings
What is mindfulness?
An example of an emotional awareness coping skill
What is journaling, talking to someone, etc.?
EVERY coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy (e.g., like fighting or avoidance)
What I can do if I need additional help in school
What is talk to the teacher, counselor, or staff?
A good time to practice coping skills
What is all the time?
Practice will help create patterns. If coping skills are not practiced, they are unlikely to help when you are experiencing strong thoughts or emotions.
Coping skill like playing a game or watching a movie
What are distraction coping skills?
An example of an opposite action coping skill
What is walking away instead of fighting, standing up straight when you feel nervous, getting out of bed when you are tired etc.?
Coping skills are something EVERYONE is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
What I can do at home when I feel sad, worried or frustrated
What is use my coping skills? Name 2.
An example of an unhealthy coping skill
What is taking feelings out on others, harming yourself, or yelling at someone you don't like?
Getting into a fight with your sister, but instead of yelling and throwing something because you are upset, you walk away
What is an opposite action coping skill and/or anger management?
3 coping skills you can do at home
What are mindfulness activities (deep breathing, yoga), going for a walk, taking a bath, journaling, etc.?
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills
True
There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills; the key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.
What I can do at school when I feel sad, worried or frustrated
What is using my coping skills? Name 2.