Coping Skills
Triggers
CBT
Empathy
Other topics we covered
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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. 

100

What is a trigger? 

Something that causes a reaction

100

What does CBT stand for in “CBT Triangle” ?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

100

What is empathy?

Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes

100

What is one strength you have?

Good friend, hardworking, kind

200

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

200

Name 3 triggers

Having too much homework

Being alone 

Being in crowds

200

Name one side of the CBT Triangle?

Thoughts or Feelings or Behaviors 

200

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

200

What does Resilience mean?

ability to adapt and cope when things don’t go your way

300

Name 3 positive coping skills

Write in your journal 

Listen to music

Talk to a friend 

300

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.

300

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.

300

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.

300

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.

400

Which of the following coping skills are unhealthy?

getting fresh air

talking to friend 

exercising

hair pulling

playing sports

Hair pulling

400

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.

400

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”

400

How can you tell if someone is empathetic?

Active listening is one way!

400

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.

500

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.

500

Why is it important to know your triggers? 

Identifying your triggers helps you understand your emotional responses and behaviors better. 

500

Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?

My brother must be mad at me because he wont play with me.

Thought 

500

Think of a time when someone showed you

empathy. What happened and how did make you feel?

Give an example :)

500

What is one of the five steps of an apology? 

Apologize

Empathize 

Take responsibility 

Offer a resolution 

Seek forgiveness