Coping Strategies
Taking deep breaths while moving your finger in a figure-eight motion
What is Lazy 8 Breathing
Two people want to play the same thing.
What is sharing, taking turns, or finding something else to play with?
Your friend asks you to try one of his snacks at school, but you know you are not allowed to share food.
What is being not flexible?
Moving your body around and stretching. Thinking about what feels like when you move
What is mindful moving?
You have lost a game of Uno 3 times in a row and your friend doesn't want anymore rematches.
What is a trying a new game, good sportsmanship, or using a coping strategy?
You asked for pepperoni pizza, but they only had plain cheese left.
What is being flexible?
Saying kind words to yourself to help you feel better.
What is positive self-talk?
You were super excited to go to a new store at the mall, but when it's time to go Mom or Dad says it's too late and we can't go today.
What is saying "okay" or "bummer" or coming up with a new plan?
You asked a friend to stop playing with the same thing as you, but they keep touching it.
What is being flexible?
Taking deep breaths while I move my finger around my hand
What is hand-tracing breaths?
It's your turn to play your favorite video game but your brother is not giving you the iPad.
What is saying "okay" or "bummer" or compromising?
Your friends wan to play a game at recess that does not look safe. It makes you feel nervous but they really want you to play.
What is not being flexible?
What is 5, 4, 3, 2, 1?
At school they are making you do an activity you really do not want to do. It makes you feel like a baby and it's boring. You've asked if you can skip it, and they said "no."
What is saying "okay" or "bummer" or using a coping strategy?
You have a great idea for your group project at school, but no one else wants to do it even though it is an amazing idea.
What is being flexibile?