Coping skills
True or False: Deep breathing is a coping skill.
True!
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What are two emotions you like to feel?
Joy, relaxed, loved, content, silly, excited, confident, etc.
Why might you feel frustrated?
If something isn't going your way (many examples)
What is your favorite animal?
Free answer
Name three things to try to help yourself feel better when you feel worried
Talking about it, Big breaths, Say kind things to yourself ("I've got this"), Write down the worry, Pet your cat, Listen to music
Why is it important to practice feeling empathy for others?
Helps them feel supported, helps you learn, helps you connect with them, grows relationships
What are three uncomfortable emotions you may feel?
Anger, sadness, fear, loneliness, etc.
Why might you feel angry?
If something triggers you or hurts your feelings (many examples)
What is your favorite food?
Free answer
True or False: Playing with slime or another fidget toy is a coping skill.
True!
Give me an example of someone showing you empathy
(real or made up example)
What is your happy place (a place/thing that relaxes you)?
Why is it OK to feel hard emotions like anger or sadness?
They keep you safe, they teach you things, etc.
What is your favorite game?
Any answer is acceptable!
Is it a coping skill to talk to someone?
Yes!
Tell me about a time when you felt empathy for someone else
(real example)
Which emotion is the hardest for you to feel and why?
Why might you feel anxiety?
Nerves, worries about how something might turn out
What is your favorite thing to do outside?
:)
Name 3 things to try to help yourself feel better when you are feeling sad
How could you show empathy to someone whose cat ran away?
Ask if they need anything, hang out with them, be kind to them
Which emotion do you probably feel the most often and why?
Why is it important to understand your own emotions?
To know how you feel; so you know how to respond to them and help yourself/ask for help
What is something you are looking forward to?