COPING SKILLS
Name two ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
True or false: all feelings are helpful
True: emotions are messages from our brain and body about how we feel about a situation
A friend has borrowed something from you and hasn't given it back. What can you do?
Talk to him, Use I-statements, share your feelings
You are stressed about upcoming test, what can you do?
Take deep breaths, think of a happy place, go for a walk, talk to a friend.
True/False: Writing, coloring, drawing, painting, and playing are healthy ways to cope with strong emotions
True
Name 6 emotions
angry, sad, frustrated, annoyed, happy, excited, embarrassed, silly, tired, hungry, lonely, shy, ecstatic, upset, disappointed
Someone in your class bumps into your desk and knocks everything over. How can you respond?
Take deep breaths, possibly ask them to help you pick it up
My favorite school counselor is....
Ms. Avery!
You notice your friend is feeling sad and he asks you what he should do. What do you say/do?
Talk to them, draw about it, play, talk to an adult
You are excited about a new book and want to share about it to your family, but they are currently busy. Act out how you can handle this calmly.
Use coping kills to help self be patient- breathing, distract yourself. Ask when they will be available or ready to listen to you.
You threw your friends ball and it is now stuck on the roof and they are really upset with you. What would you do?
Take a deep breath. Apologize. Understand their feelings. Ask what you can do to help them feel better.
Name 3 topics we have discussed this year...
Identifying feelings, coping with stress, bullying, thankfulness, self-control
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions, healthy for our brain
Someone in class wants to be your partner for a project but your group is full...how can you help?
Kindly explain your group is full and help them find a different partner
You and a friend have a disagreement and are not speaking...what can you do?
If you have a problem or bad feelings, who can you talk to?
Ms. Avery!
"The beach, ice cream, mom and dad, puppies, summer vacation....."
What is think of happy things
What happens to our brains when our emotions get out of control?
Flip our lid, emotion brain takes over and thinking brain takes a break
You're feeling frustrated and want to throw something. What else can you do? Act it out.
Share feelings, take deep breaths, walk away, tell an adult
Who will miss you so much over the summer but see you in the fall?
Ms. Avery!