Coping Skills You’ve Tried
What's a coping skill that helps you calm down when you’re feeling upset?
"Deep breathing," "Listening to music," "Drawing, etc."
When you're feeling sad, what’s something you do to feel better?
"I talk to my mom," "I cuddle with my pet," "I watch a movie"
What’s your favorite way to relax after a long day?
"Listening to calming music," "Taking a warm bath," "Stretching or yoga"
What’s one self-care activity you enjoy doing to take care of your body?
"Taking a shower," "Going for a run," "Dancing"
Who do you talk to when you’re feeling upset?
"My best friend," "My mom," "A counselor"
Have you ever tried journaling or writing down your feelings? How did it make you feel?
"It helps me organize my thoughts," "It made me feel lighter," "I didn’t like it, but maybe I could try again, etc."
How do you recognize when you’re starting to feel anxious?
"I feel butterflies in my stomach," "I start to breathe faster," "I can’t sit still"
How do you calm down when you’re feeling stressed out?
"I do deep breathing," "I take a quick walk," "I do something creative like drawing"
How do you take care of your mental health?
"I talk to a friend when I need to," "I practice mindfulness," "I take time for myself"
How does talking to someone you trust help when you’re feeling overwhelmed?
"It makes me feel heard," "It helps me understand my feelings," "They give me advice or support"
What’s something you’ve done to cope when you feel really angry?
"I go outside and take deep breaths," "I talk to a friend," "I write down my thoughts", etc.
What helps you feel more confident when you’re feeling unsure or nervous?
"I remind myself that I can do it," "I practice in front of a mirror," "I ask for help"
What kind of sounds or music help you feel calm?
"Nature sounds," "Classical music," "Rain sounds"
How do you remind yourself to stay healthy emotionally?
"I do something creative," "I practice gratitude," "I check in with myself regularly"
Have you ever talked to someone about your worries and felt better afterward? What helped?
"Talking to my friend made me feel less anxious," "Talking to my teacher helped me feel understood," "I felt better after explaining my feelings"
What activity helps you distract your mind when you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious?
"Playing video games," "Going for a walk," "Reading a book", etc.
What’s something that helps you stay positive when you’re feeling down?
"I think about things I’m grateful for," "I remember good memories," "I talk to my friends"
What’s something you do when you need to rest and recharge?
"I nap," "I watch a funny show," "I do nothing for a while"
What’s something that makes it easier for you to talk about your feelings?
"When the other person listens without interrupting," "When I feel comfortable with the person," "When I’m ready to share"
What’s a coping skill you’ve tried that has helped you relax before bed?
"Listening to calming music," "Reading," "Stretching"
How do you deal with mixed emotions when you feel both happy and sad at the same time?
"I accept that it's okay to feel both," "I take a break to clear my mind," "I talk to someone about it"
What’s something you do to help you focus when your mind is racing?
"I focus on my breathing," "I write down everything I’m thinking about," "I take a break to reset my mind"
What’s a small act of kindness you do for yourself when you’re feeling down?
"I buy myself something small that I like," "I take a break to relax," "I tell myself something nice"
How do you know when it’s time to talk to someone for help instead of dealing with things alone?
"When I don’t know how to handle my emotions," "When I feel stuck," "When I need someone else’s perspective"