Effective or Ineffective?
Scenario
Coping Skills
True or False
Name it
100

Punching or kicking when I am angry is an _______ way to handle my feelings.

Ineffective

100

My brother pushed me over. What should I do?

     

100

When I'm feeling nervous, I can squeeze a ______.

Stress ball
100

It's okay to feel angry. 

True 

100

When I get an answer right in class, I feel 

proud or happy 

200

Deliberately not eating is an ________ way to handle my feelings when I'm sad. 

Ineffective

200

I accidentally spilled a glass of milk on the table. What should I do?

     

200

This coping skill is good for my body and my mind. 

Exercise


200

People can cope with their feelings in different ways. 

True

200

My brother may feel this way if I take his toys 

annoyed, angry 

300

Drawing or writing about my feelings is an _________ way to handle my feelings. 

Effective 


300

I had a bad dream and it's really bothering me. What should I do?

      

300

If I'm listening to music to calm down, I should try to listen to at least ____ songs before I face the situation again. 

5

300

Everything in life is out of my control. 

False. 

300

I may feel this way when I meet someone new. 

Shy, nervous


400

Talking to friends, family, a teacher, or a therapist is an ______ way to deal with my feelings of nervousness

Effective 

400

My teacher forgot to give me a worksheet. What should I do?

       

400

Knowing things I'm thankful for help me stay grounded. This is called 

gratitude

400

There are always people in my life who will listen. 

True

400

My teacher might feel this way if she sees that I'm not sharing with others

Disappointed

500

Doing breathing exercises is an _______ way of dealing with my feelings of anger, sadness, and worry. 

effective

500

I had a rough day and my friend keeps making jokes and teasing me. What should I do? 

      

500

This is a way I can practice deep breathing using only my hand. It's called _______ breathing. 

Five Finger 


500

There are instant ways to cope with stress

False

500

If my friend trips over their shoelaces and skins their knee, they may feel _____. 

Embarrassed, sad