Coping Skills
This deep breathing technique helps calm your body when you're feeling anxious or upset.
Belly breathing
When you feel happy, your face often does this.
Smile
When meeting a new friend, it’s polite to say these two words.
"Hello" or "Hi"
When someone is sad, you can show empathy by saying these three words.
Are you okay?
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you can take a break and squeeze this soft object to release stress.
Stress ball
If someone is crying and looks sad, they might be feeling this emotion.
Sadness
When your friend is feeling sad, you can do this to show you care.
Give them a hug, listen, or ask how they feel.
If your friend or someone at your program falls down and scrapes their knee, a kind thing to do is this.
Help them up or ask if they need help.
This type of movement, like jumping jacks or running, can help your body release energy and feel better.
Exercise.
When you're really excited and full of energy, you might feel like you're "on top of the world!"
Joy
If you want to play with a group, it's kind to ask this question before joining.
Can I play with you?
When we "put ourselves in someone else's shoes," it means we are trying to do this.
Understand their feelings.
When you're angry, this strategy involves counting up or down to help you calm down.
Counting to 10 (or backward from 10)
If your heart beats fast and your hands feel sweaty before speaking in front of a crowd, you might be feeling this.
Nervousness or anxiety.
If a friend is upset with you, this two-word phrase can help make things better.
I'm sorry.
If a classmate is feeling left out, you can show empathy by doing this.
Inviting them to play or talking to them.
Writing about your feelings in this special book can help you process emotions in a healthy way.
Journal.
This emotion can make your face turn red, and you might feel like yelling, but it’s important to manage it in a healthy way.
Anger
Good friends do this instead of making fun of each other.
Encourage and support each other
Is it okay to be a bully or instigate others, by their race, gender, or religious beliefs?
No, because it can hurt their feelings and self-esteem.