Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
Something that you can do to help improve your mood or deal with a hard situation
Name one way to be a good friend
Listening, helping, supporting, being kind
I can't do anything right
Answers may vary: I am trying my best, I am doing the best I can, it is okay to make mistakes
Name a positive effect of getting enough sleep
What is my job/role at Linton?
School Social Worker
What should you do if you can't handle your feelings all by yourself?
Talk to someone! A trusted friend, AND a trusted adult. Seeking out support is a coping skill!
What does empathy mean?
the ability to understand, share, and experience the feelings and perspectives of another person
I am so weird
Answers may vary:
Not everyone has to like me
I am unique
I can choose my own path
I don't have to be like everyone else, it is okay to be myself
True or False: Exercise can improve your mental health
True!
What is my favorite color?
Pink
A coping skill that helps slow down your thinking and calm your body.
Breathing deeply
What can you do when you see someone sitting alone?
Ask if they would like to join you
I am dumb/stupid
Answers may vary:
I am smart in different ways.
Just because I made a mistake or struggle does not mean I'm stupid.
True or false: there are more than 5 categories of health and wellness
True! Emotional, social, physical, financial, spiritual, occupational, intellectual
100 bonus points to name an example of social health
How old am I?
25 (If within 2 years, 50 points)
Name 3 coping skills that involve physical activity
Walking, biking, playing sports, stretching, yoga, dancing, etc
What should you say when you disagree with someone?
Answers may vary: I understand how you feel, but I don't agree
I prefer _____ instead
Someone said something mean to me, and now my day is ruined
Answers may vary:
I can't control what other people say, I can only control how I respond.
I do not want to give this thought more of my time and energy.
I will focus on something more positive.
How do you maintain good hygiene?
Brush teeth, shower daily, wear deodorant, wash your clothes, be well-groomed
I play a video game that many middle schoolers also play. What is it?
Fortnite
What are 5 of your personal coping skills?
Answers may vary
Practice a quiet coping skill to calm down BEFORE responding. Consider consequences to your response, such as getting in trouble, escalating the situation, or causing distraction to the class.
Someone wants to fight me, maybe I should so people don't think I'm scary!
Answers may vary:
I do not care what other people think.
I live my life for myself, not others
Other people's opinion of me doesn't have to effect me.
Fighting shows the person that I let them get under my skin.
Name 3 strategies for self care
Where did I go on vacation over spring break?
Italy