Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
Are things we can do in the moment when we are feeling stressed, sad, or anxious to make us feel better.
What is a trigger?
Something that causes a reaction
What does CBT stand for in “CBT Triangle” ?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is empathy?
Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
What is one strength you have?
Good friend, hardworking, kind
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
A) reduces stress
B) allow us to create better relationships
C)They allow us to have a healthy mind and body
D) All of the above
D
Name 3 triggers
Being alone
Being in crowds
Name one side of the CBT Triangle?
Thoughts or Feelings or Behaviors
A new student comes into your classroom with big glasses. Some of the other kids in the class start to laugh. At lunch, he sits by himself. What should you do?
Sit with them
Compliment their glasses
Get to know them
What does Resilience mean?
ability to adapt and cope when things don’t go your way
Name 3 positive coping skills
Write in your journal
Listen to music
Talk to a friend
What is the trigger in this situation?
Every time you have a big test at school, you start to feel nauseous and have trouble sleeping the night before.
The anticipation of a big test might be triggering feelings of stress and anxiety.
What is the purpose of the Cognitive Triangle?
It helps identify the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.This triangle help us understand that our thoughts change how we feel, which in turn change how we behave, then again, changes how we think.
What does the phrase “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” mean?
Walking in someone else’s shoes is like imagining that you are them and are in their place.
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
People with a growth mindset see challenges as opportunities to grow and embrace setbacks as part of the learning process.
Which of the following coping skills are unhealthy?
getting fresh air
talking to friend
exercising
hair pulling
playing sports
Hair pulling
What is the trigger in this situation?
Whenever you see a spider, you scream and run out of the room.
Seeing a spider is triggering a fear or phobia response.
You are at school and putting your books in your
locker. You see your close friends walking towards
you, as they pass you they don't say hello or look at
you. What is a thought you may have in this situation?
”They must be mad at me”
How can you tell if someone is empathetic?
Active listening is one way!
What does it mean to have a fixed mindset?
Having a fixed mindset is like thinking you are stuck being good or bad at something forever.
True or False?
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
True
There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills. The key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.
Why is it important to know your triggers?
Identifying your triggers helps you understand your emotional responses and behaviors better.
Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
My brother must be mad at me because he wont play with me.
Thought
Think of a time when someone showed you
empathy. What happened and how did make you feel?
Give an example :)
What is one of the five steps of an apology?
Apologize
Empathize
Take responsibility
Offer a resolution
Seek forgiveness