Coping Skills
What is one coping skill that you can do anytime, anywhere?
*multiple correct answers*
Examples: Breathing, counting, etc...
Name 3 "negative" feelings.
Various answers
Examples: Angry, sad, disappointed, scared
What is an example of a helpful behavior?
Examples: Giving a compliment, playing a game with a peer, helping clean up, listening to staff when they prompt, etc...
Share a compliment you have received from someone.
*Various answers*
True or False: Crying is a healthy expression of how you feel.
True.
Name a coping skill that can distract you from how you are feeling?
Examples: Watching a movie, listening to music, etc.
Name three "good" feelings.
*Various answers*
Examples: Happy, Excited, peaceful, etc...
Name two behaviors that could get you in trouble.
*Various answers*
Examples: Physical aggression, Property destruction, etc...
Share the top 3 qualities about yourself.
*Various answers*
Examples: I am smart, I am kind, I draw really well, etc...
True or False: Changing your behavior is easy for everyone except for you?
False
Changing behavior is hard for everyone.
Name three coping skills that can be done with a pencil and paper.
*Various answers*
Examples: Drawing, Journaling, Coloring, Doodling, etc..
What is the feeling called when you feel "let down"
Disappointed
Name 3 behaviors people do when they are angry.
*Various answers*
Examples: Yell, storm off, slam doors, etc...
Share 3 good qualities about a peer of your choice.
*Various answers*
Examples: They are nice, they help me when I need it, I can trust them, etc...
True or False: It is bad to be angry.
False.
It's how we handle the anger that can be bad if we make poor choices.
How can you remind yourself to use your coping skills when you need them?
Examples: Hang signs in your room with your coping skills listed, listen to any staff who tries to remind you, etc.
Name 5 things that make you angry.
*Various answers*
Name three behaviors people do when they are sad.
*Various answers*
Examples: Cry, isolate themselves, not complete tasks, etc...
What is a positive affirmation?
Positive statements that can challenge negative thoughts about ourselves.
True or False: You can only feel one emotion at a time.
False.
You can experience multiple emotions at a time.
Name five coping skills that you can do while in a group setting.
*Various answers*
Ex. Deep breathing, counting, drawing, writing, asking for help, etc...
Name 3 feelings that could cause behaviors that could get you in trouble.
*Various answers*
Examples: Angry, disappointed, jealous, sad, anxious, etc...
Name 3 behaviors people do when they are happy.
*Various answers*
Examples: Laugh, smile, dance, sing, etc...
What does the phrase "Every cloud has a silver lining" mean?
Even the worst situations can have a positive aspect to them.
True or False: Your behavior impacts your ability to have healthy relationships with your family, peers and friends.
True.