Coping Strategies
What is a coping strategy?
A coping strategy is something that you do to help you calm down and feel better.
What is a coping strategy that you use?
You get points if you name a coping strategy!
What is an example of a positive thought?
You get points if you give something positive to think about (dog, family, friends, ect.)
What would you do if a friend makes suicidal comments?
Tell them they are a great person, tell them I care about them, tell an adult
When do you use coping strategies?
When you are sad, angry, scared, nervous, etc. Any time you have really big emotions.
What is one of your happy memories that you can think of stay positive?
A video you watch, something that made you happy or smile
How do you know someone is a good friend?
When they share, return your belongings, help you with bullies, when they help you with questions you don't understand, when they stand up for you, when they give you compliments
Who do you talk to when you need help coping?
Name someone you can trust
What is a positive thought you can have when you lose a game?
I can think about winning next time or I can say "I tried my best."
What should you do if a friend is being mean to you?
Move away from them, tell them they are being mean, remind them that you don't have mean friends
Change this thought to a positive thought: I hate my family
I need my family and love my family but right now I am frustrated.