True or False
It’s important to express how you feel in a healthy way.
True! Expressing yourself in a healthy way is an important to yourself and to others.
What are your favorite coping skills?
asking help from an adult, taking space, taking deep breaths, any coping skill that works for you!
What are the consequences of using healthy coping skills?
We feel better about ourselves and with others.
When a friend is in need of help, what would a superohero do?
A superhero would offer help.
Azazel was playing at the park with his brother Aires, then Aires started to make fun of him. What should Azazel do?
Azazel should use his superpower of using his words or asking for help.
Everyone has their own way to cope.
True. Every person is different, and every person has their own ways of coping that work best for them.
Is drawing or painting a coping skill?
Yes, any type of art can be a healthy coping skill
What happens when you avoid to cope with your feelings?
Your feelings can lead to unhealthy behaviors.
You are playing a game with friends at school, it was your turn to play, and your friend plays unfair. What would a superhero do?
A superhero would use his words and let them know how he feels.
When Azazel goes back with mom, mom may pick him up from school, feed him dinner, and help him get ready for bed. What should Azazel say to mom?
Thank you mom! Thank you for feeding me! Something that shows you are grateful for what she does.
You can control your emotions.
False, you can’t control what emotion you feel (sad, mad) but you CAN control the way you show your emotion.
Is talking to a teacher, parent, friend, or counselor a coping skill?
Yes, talking about your feelings with someone else is a healthy coping skill.
What are consequences for using unhealthy coping skills?
You can get in trouble, feel overwhelmed, and can hurt people.
While playing a card game, a friend starts yelling at your face. What would your best self do in this situation?
Ms. Becky asked Azazel to do his homework after school. What would Azazel do?
Azazel can ask Ms. Becky if he can play for a certain amount of time before doing homework.
False! Everyone makes mistakes, learn from it and move on!
Is yelling at people you don’t like a coping skill?
No, yelling is not a coping skill. It’s okay to feel angry and mad, but it’s not okay to yell and scream at someone.
What are examples of unhealthy coping skills?
hitting someone, throwing objects, avoiding others, blaming others, not taking responsibility for what they did wrong.
Let them know “I don’t like that.”
“I feel sad when you make fun of me.”“I feel mad when you make fun of me.”
Walk away and take space, ask an adult for helpAzazel was playing at the park and noticed his siblings and mom crossed the street without him. What should Azazel do?
You can sleep all day as a coping skill.
False! It’s good to sleep in, but not too much where you miss your meals.
Is playing video games all day a healthy coping skill?
Yes and no, it’s okay to play video games as a coping skill, but it is not okay to play all day.
Why do people use unhealthy coping skills?
Because they don't know how to use healthy coping skills.
You are busy playing a game, and your mom needs help with cleaning, what would your best self do?
Ask if she can wait till after your game is over, if not, Pause the game to help her and go back to the game after.