COPING SKILLS
You’re starting to feel really mad. Name one thing you can do to help your body calm down.
Take deep breaths, count to 10, take a break, get a drink of water, or talk to someone.
Zoey’s friend tells her she doesn’t want to play with her today. Zoey feels sad. What is one healthy thing Zoey could do?
Talk to another friend/adult, give her friend space, do something she enjoys, or tell her friend how she feels.
The Anger Demon appears! Show us one healthy way to calm your body.
Deep breathing, taking space, movement, counting, etc.
Name one member of HUNTR/X.
Rumi, Mira, OR Zoey.
Take one slow breath in and one slow breath out.
Do it!
Name two coping skills you can use when you feel worried.
Example: Deep breathing + talking to someone you trust.
Mira makes a mistake during practice and thinks, “I’m terrible at this!” What could she tell herself instead?
“Everyone makes mistakes,” “I can try again,” or “One mistake doesn't mean I'm bad at this.”
The Worry Demon says, “Something bad is definitely going to happen!” What could you say back?
“I don't know that for sure,” “I can handle it,” or “Just because I'm worried doesn't mean it will happen.”
Name all three members of HUNTR/X.
Rumi, Mira, and Zoey.
Look around the room and name 3 things you can see.
Any 3 things in the room.
True or False: A coping skill should always make an uncomfortable feeling disappear completely.
FALSE. Coping skills help us handle our feelings; they don't always make them disappear.
Rumi is nervous about performing in front of a huge crowd. Name two coping skills she could use before going on stage.
Example: Take slow breaths + use encouraging self-talk.
The Sadness Demon appears after a bad day. Who could you go to for support?
Parent/caregiver, teacher, counselor, friend, sibling, or another trusted adult.
What is the name of the demon boy band?
The Saja Boys.
Put your feet on the floor. Name 2 things you can feel with your body right now.
Example: My feet touching the floor + my back touching the chair.
You tried taking deep breaths, but you’re still upset. What could you do next?
Try another coping skill! Take a break, talk to someone, draw, listen to music, move your body, etc.
Zoey hears another fan say something mean about her and immediately wants to yell back. What could she do before responding?
Pause, take a breath, walk away, count to 10, or ask security to pull them out of the crowd.
The Embarrassment Demon appears after you make a mistake in front of your class. What could you remind yourself?
“Everyone makes mistakes,” “People probably won't remember this,” or “It's okay to mess up.”
Who is the leader of the Saja Boys?
Jinu.
Everyone gets 10 seconds of silence. Name one sound you noticed.
Any sound they noticed counts.
Name a coping skill you could use at school without anyone noticing.
Slow breathing, counting, positive self-talk, grounding, or squeezing your hands and relaxing them.
Rumi is keeping something inside because she’s afraid her friends won't understand. What could she do instead?
Talk to someone she trusts and share her feelings when she feels ready.
FINAL BOSS: You're angry, embarrassed, AND worried. Name three different coping tools you could try.
Any 3 healthy strategies: breathing, taking a break, talking to someone, drawing, grounding, movement, positive self-talk, music, etc.
If YOU joined HUNTR/X, what would your demon-hunting special power be?
Any creative answer counts!
Do the 5-4-3-2-1 challenge.
5 things you see → 4 you can feel → 3 you hear → 2 you smell → 1 you taste.