Coping Skills
What are coping skills?
True or False:
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
What is the name of the therapist you're meeting with right now?
Mrs. S
Name a healthy coping skill that you currently use
- Reading
- Writing/Journaling
- Listening to music
- Talking to friends/family
- Taking a walk
- Deep breathing
- Meditation
-& more!!
True or False:
Normally people feel happy all of the time
FALSE!
It's normal to feel lots of different emotions all in one day, and every day won't be filled with excitement and happiness, but that is okay!
What seasons is the 4th Of July during?
Summer
What are physical activities you could do that might improve your mental health & mood?
-Run
-Walk
-Dance
-Stretch
-Squats
True or False:
1 in 4 teens suffer from mental health issues
TRUE!
Although on social media we often make it seem like everything is okay in our lives, m
What is the next holiday on the calendar?
Thanksgiving
Healthy coping skills help us:
a.) Deal with stressors in our lives
b.) Work through our emotions and problems
c.) Process our thoughts and emotions
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
True or False:
Everyone has anxiety
TRUE!
Anxiety is natural and actually helps protect us in situations that might be unsafe.
Name 3 breeds of dogs
Lab, goldendoodle, pitbull, chihuahua, yorkie...
Name 3 UNhealthy coping skills
-Listening to sad/depressing music
-Self harming
-Sitting in the dark
-Overthinking
True or False:
Talking to a mental health therapist is the exact same as talking to your friends
FALSE!
Mental health therapists are trained professionals that specialize in helping people work through difficult emotions.
Name all 7 colors of the rainbow
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet