A word for always feeling scared.
What is fearful/anxious?
The things we do or strategies we use to feel better.
What are coping skills?
He might be feeling...
a) Sympathetic
b) Lucky
c) Kind
d) Nervous
Nervous
A healthier way to deal with anger, rather than telling someone off/ yelling/ banging on furniture.
What is talking your problem out with a trusted friend/ adult?
(Will accept a different healthy response.)
Talk about one time when you used a coping skill. How did it help you?
Talk about one time when you used a coping skill. How did it help you?
Name 5 feelings.
What are... (Angry, sad, happy, sleepy, frustrated, scared, embarrassed, etc.)
True or False. The same coping skills help everyone.
False - Everyone is different, one skills may help you, but not necessarily to your friend.
He might be feeling...
a) Hopeful
b) Lonely
c) Angry
d) Bored
Lonely
This makes a coping skill unhealthy.
What is that it is unhelpful, unsafe, or hurtful to yourself or others?
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome.
What is anxiety?
The feeling of being comfortable like nothing will harm or hurt you.
What is safe?
True or False: Crying is an unhealthy coping skill.
False - crying is a very healthy way to process/release strong emotions.
BUT, if it is happening too often each day, one shoould ask for help!
She might be feeling...
a) Relieved
b) Scared
c) Disgusted
d) Joyful
Joyful
Examples of 2 healthy coping skills and 2 unhealthy coping skills.
(Will accept 2 accurate/ thoughtful responses for each specified category.)
What is one coping skill that you would like to try but haven't yet?
What is ... (will accept any healthy response.)?
Feeling good about who you are and liking yourself, even with flaws.
What is confident?
Journaling, listening to music, conscious breathing/ meditation, etc.
What are examples of healthy coping skills?
He might be feeling...
a) Impressed
b) Confused
c) Brave
d) Amazed
Confused
Unhealthy ways in which someone can process any of the following negative emotions:
Depression, rejection, social isolation, grief, etc.
What are... (will accept any exaples of negative behaviors that reflect the above emotions.)?
Share something that gets you angry/upset. And what coping skill would you use to deal with it?
(Any thoughtful & healthy response will be accepted.)
Wishing you could have done something differently or wanting to take something back.
What is regret?
Name 3 healthy coping skills you have personally used?
(Any 3 healthy exaples are acceptable.)
He might be feeling...
a) Confident
b) Joyful
c)Overwhelmed
d) Excited
Overwhelmed
True or False: Coping skills help us all get through hard times.
True - coping skills help you feel calmer, happier, and even stronger!
How many is too many coping skills?
There is no limit on how many coping skills one can have. The more options, the better prepared one will be!