Coping Skills
Define coping skills
A coping skill is ANYTHING healthy and safe that helps us feel better
Why do we use I Statements?
Self-talk is how we talk to ourselves- can be positive or negative
There are good feelings & bad feelings.
False, Feelings are not good or bad, right or wrong, they are just feelings. You have a choice in how you express them, which can result in positive or negative consequences
Name 3 people who help you feel better
mom, dad, friend, teacher, sibling
Name 3 healthy coping skills for anger
Breathing, wall pushes, fidgets, asking for help, etc....
What is the I Statement template?
I feel...
when...
because....
I need ....
What is negative self-talk / inner critic?
Negative self-talk / inner critic is when we use unkind words to talk to ourselves
You can have more than one feeling at a time.
True
Where in your body do you feel sadness?
Head, face, stomach, arms...
No right or wrong answer, we all feel emotions in our bodies differently.
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
Give an example of an I statement for --
Excited
I feel excited
when...
because....
I need ....
What is positive self-talk / inner coach?
Positive self-talk / inner coach is when we use helpful, kind, and encouraging words to talk to ourselves
Ignoring your feelings makes them go away
False. Ignoring feelings only makes them grow more intense.
What advice could you give to someone who is having a hard time calming down?
Take a few deep breaths.
Walk away and then come back and try again.
This feeling is only temporary.
Name 3 healthy coping skills for anxious
Give an example of an I Statement for --
Frustrated
I feel frustrated
when...
because....
I need ....
Give 2 examples of a positive self-talk / inner coach statement
I am awesome
I can do this
I tried my best
I can take a break if I need it
I am helpful
You need to practice your coping skills, even when you're not feeling distressed.
True!
Do we need to keep practicing I Statements and Coping skills even when we don't need them or if we stop going to therapy?
YES!
Name your 5 favorite coping skills
5 coping skills
Give an example of an I Statement for --
Anxious
I feel anxious
when...
because....
I need ....
Name 5 positive qualities of yourself!
ex: kind, funny, smart, friendly
It might take time to figure out what coping skill works for a person.
True!
And your coping skills may change as you get older
Name 3 awesome things about Gavin!
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