Coping Skills
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety
Stress Ball
This rapper has publicly addressed his struggles with depression, suicidal thoughts, and survivor's guilt on his album "To Pimp a Butterfly"
Kendrick Lamar
If Emily catches you coming out of the bathroom with a cart pen in your hand, what rule did you break?
No drug use or suspicion of use
This planet is between Mars and Saturn
Jupiter
If the girl you find cute on Instagram, messages you back, you may feel
happy, in love, excited, etc
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert
Listening to music
This rapper struggled with substance abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. "Lose Yourself" is one of his well known hits
Eminem
If you get mad at Jade for telling you to go to class and push her, what rule did you break?
No Violence
This social networking site was launched in 2004 by a group of college roommates and classmates at Harvard
When the counselor's stopped bringing in fruit snacks and goldfish for you guys, you may have felt
Dissapointed, annoyed, hungry, etc
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill
Exercise
This actor is revered for his performances in "Sweeny Todd" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also copes with anxiety and panic attacks.
Johnny Depp
If you see that Julie has a bag of chips and you want them so you take them off her desk and eat them without permission, what rule did you break
No stealing
True or false: Koalas have fingerprints
True
When you follow the rules but are still forced to sit in the big circle you may have felt
annoyed, angry, bored, etc
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm
Meditation
This artist struggles with his mental health publicly. He often uses Twitter to speak out during his mental health episodes
Kanye West
If you get off the bus and walk to WaWa to get a drink, what rule did you break?
No leaving school property without permission
How do snakes smell?
When the counselor's tell you how much they miss you when you are not here you may feel
Cared about, loved, happy, etc
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts
Journaling
This Philadelphia Eagle has spoken out about his struggles with depression and thoughts of suicide
AJ Brown
If you get caught kissing another student and other weird stuff in the stairwell, which rule did you break?
No sexual activity
2 to 3 years
When the girl/boy you are "talking" to catches you talking to other people and breaks it off with you, you may feel?
ashamed, embarrassed, proud, sad, etc.