Coping Skills
Name a possible coping skill for when you feel FEARFUL.
Possible - tell an adult or friend, squeeze a stress ball, take a deep breath, shut your eyes, etc.
Your parent would like you to do your least favorite chore at home. You say no. How might your parent feel?
Provide two body states (ie. body part and sensation) if you feel HUNGRY.
Answers Vary - may include stomach empty, muscles weak, head fuzzy, body tired, etc.
My body states are - stomach empty, muscles tingly what may I be feeling?
Hungry
I could go for a walk if I felt...
Name a possible coping skill for when you feel DISGUSTED.
Your friend has a cool new video game that you want to try. How might they feel about playing it with you?
Answers vary may include - excited, elated, happy, interested, eager, etc.
Provide two body states (ie. body part and sensation) if you feel HOT.
Answers vary - may include hands sweaty, head dizzy, stomach tight, feet warm, etc.
My body states are - tight muscles, chattering teeth - I might be feeling.
Cold
I could take off my jacket if I felt...
hot, overwhelmed, uncomfortable, etc.
Name a possible coping strategy when you feel CONFUSED.
May include, ask for help, come up with 2 possible next steps (brainstorm), take a deep breath, go for a walk, etc.
You are playing a game with your friend and they were confident they would win, however you did. How might your friend feel?
Answers vary may include, dissapointed, vulnerable, hurt, embarrassed, etc.
Provide two body states (ie. body part and sensation) if you feel ANXIOUS.
Answers vary - may include stomach tight, hands sweaty, brain can't think, lungs tight, bladder full, etc.
My body states are - heavy eyes, loose muscles, relaxed mouth - I might be feeling.
Tired
I could ask for help if I was...
confused, frustrated, sad, etc.
Name a possible coping strategy for when you feel CREATIVE.
May include, make a project, go for a nature walk, smile, share your creativity with others, ask if they want to join your activity, etc.
Someone bumps into you and you drop your lunch on the floor. How might the other person feel?
Answers vary - may include embarrassed, sorry, ashamed, etc.
Provide two body states (ie. body part and sensation) if you feel PEACEFUL.
Answers vary - may include lungs loose, stomach full, muscles loose, eyes focused, etc.
My body states are - tight fists, fast brain, pacing feet - I might be feeling.
Anxious or worried
thirsty, overwhelmed, tired, distracted, etc.
Name a possible coping strategy when you feel BITTER.
Your friend looks in their lunch and sees that their caregiver did not pack their favorite food today. How might they feel?
Answers vary - may include dissapointed, angry, frustrated, ticked off, confused, etc.
Provide two body states (ie. body part and sensation) if you feel FOCUSED.
Answer vary - may include eyes tight, brain ready to work, hands warm, ears need quiet, etc.
My body states are - fast brain, body sore, too much ears - I might be feeling.
Overwhelmed
I could write out my thoughts and feelings if I felt...
overwhelmed, calm, frustrated, depressed, irritated, etc.