Coping Strategies
List 5 coping strategies
Listen to music, go for a walk, think positive thoughts, play a game, write poetry, doodle, take pictures, talk to someone you trust etc.
Name something that would make you feel happy?
Being with a friend, passing a test, listening to music etc.
What is this an example of?
"I am so stupid?"
Negative Self Talk
What is belly breathing? Show me
Taking a deep breath that fills the stomach.
Show a Yoga Pose
Tree, Downward Dog, Cobra, Pigeon, Mountain, Chair, Corpse, Plank etc.
What is the 5 sense grounding technique?
By using 5 senses around you it helps you gain calming and centering. Ex: Find things you see, feel, hear, smell and taste
Name 5 emotions
Angry, Sad, Happy, Worried, Calm, Scared, Disgusted etc.
What is this an example of?
" I can do it! I am smart and capable"
Positive self-talk
Describe and demonstrate 4-7-8 breathing
breathe in for 4 seconds, hold breath for 7 seconds, breathe out for 8 seconds
Your phone was taken away. What do you do?
A positive coping strategy
What is the TIP skill?
Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing
Name an event that could cause you to feel scared
Getting lost, losing something important, watching a scary movie etc.
Why is positive self-talk important?
To boost self esteem, develop self confidence, and practice self care
When would be a time you might need to do a breathing exercise?
When you are angry, stressed, worried or scared
Your Teacher blames you for talking in class, but it was the kid sitting next to you. What do you do?
A positive coping strategy
What are some examples of unhealthy coping strategies?
Sleeping too much, overeating, venting to others, isolating from activities, drugs and alcohol use etc.
How would worried feel in your body? What's an event that might make you feel worried
Tight chest, sweaty palms, racing heart etc.
Finding out a friend or family member is in the hospital etc.
Put a positive spin on these negative thoughts...
"It's too complicated"
"No one likes to talk to me"
"I can try a different way to see if that works."
"I'll see if I can start a conversation with others"
Name a function in the mind that are improved with breath work
anxiety, depression, stress
What would be an example of a coping strategy to help with emotional regulation?
Exercise, Take a bath, meditate, affirmations etc.
What were 2 things from your coping plan you are going to implement?
Should be something like when you're angry listen to music etc.
Name an emotion and describe how they might feel in your body
Anger- hot temperature
Fear- Stomach
Joy- Energized
Love- Heart/warmth
When would you use positive self talk and why is it important?
Ex: If you failed a test, use positive self talk to motivate to try harder and know you can do it.
Its important to get through difficult times or to have an overall better mood every day.
Name a function in the body that would be improved with breath work
release tension in muscles (relaxed), decreased blood pressure, increase alertness and oxygen flow
What would be a strategy to help cope with a external problem
Ask for support, work on time management, establish healthy boundaries, write a to do list etc.