Feelings
Name a feeling in the green zone
- Happy
- Ready to Learn
- Focused
- Calm
What can you do to help you feel better when you get sad?
-listening to music
-playing sports
-taking a deep breath
-talking to a friend
Your pencil breaks. Is this a big or small problem?
small problem
True or False:
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
Name 2 feelings in the red zone
- Mad/Angry
- Yelling
- Out of Control
What's a new coping skill you can try out?
-writing in a journal
- read a book
You didn't get your favorite toy for your birthday. Is this a big or small problem? Why?
Small.
It's disappointing but still ok.
True or False:
Every coping skill is healthy, such as fighting or punching the wall.
FALSE!
Some ways that people try to cope are not healthy for us!
Somebody says something mean to you. How might you feel and what would you do?
Mad, sad.
Talk to them about it or choose to ignore it.
Name 2 things you can do when you start to feel angry.
- take a deep breath
- ask for a break
Your teacher forgets to grade your assignment. Big or small problem? Why?
Small problem. It will get done later.
True or False:
I can name one coping skill.
TRUE!
I can take a breath, ask for a break, think about the size of the problem, use positive self-talk.
Someone keeps interrupting you while you are speaking. How might you feel and what would you do?
Frustrated, annoyed.
You could ask them to stop.
Name 2 coping skills that you try to practice using.
?
You see some smoke coming out of a vent at school.
Big problem, tell an adult right away.
True or False:
Coping skills help you handle difficult feelings.
TRUE!
When we can cope with our feelings, we can move on to focus on everything else.
Describe what it looks like when someone is sad.
- frowning
- crying
-withdrawn
-not doing what they used to do
why do we need coping skills?
-to help manage our feelings and helps you feel better
Your friend does not want to play with you. Is this a big or small problem? and why?
Small problem, I can problem-solve and try to ask someone else to play.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
FALSE!
Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.