Coping Skills (True or False)
Deep-Breathing is a healthy coping skill
True
This causes bad thoughts in our head and ends up making the situation worse
What is negative self-talk?
Name the movie: A child is left alone and has to protect the house from two robbers.
Home Alone
Empathy means this
What is being able to recognize how other people feel and show caring and concern?
True or False: It's ok to express your emotions
True. As long as it's in a healthy manner.
Blaming others is an unhealthy coping skill.
True
This puts good thoughts in my head and helps me get through difficult situations
What is positive self-talk
What's The Only Fruit That Bears Seeds On The Outside?
Strawberry
There are about 200 seeds on each strawberry.
This is how your friend would feel if no one would play with them at recess
What is sad, lonely
This is a coping skill I can use when I am frustrated or upset.
What is ask for help, take a break, take a deep breath, or anything positive
Taking a break, playing a sport, or listening to music are all unhealthy coping skills.
False. Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
Telling myself "I can do this!" is an example of this
What is positive self-talk
How many bones are in an adult human body?
206
This is how your friends would feel if you got angry and yelled or hit them.
What is unsafe, upset
True or False- When I am frustrated in class I can yell, blame others for not helping me, or ignore my work. These are all healthy coping skills.
False
Pretending not to care or avoiding the problem are healthy coping skills.
False. Share why
Telling myself "this is awful; I can't do this" is an example of this
What is negative self-talk
How many noses does a slug have?
Four!
This is how your teacher would feel if you said "no!" when they asked you to do something
What is frustrated, disappointed
These are some things that might happen if I choose not to use a coping tool when I'm angry
What is yelling, throwing things, hitting, arguing, or anything negative that may get you in trouble
Being in nature, enjoying yoga, or drawing are all healthy coping skills.
True. Share three healthy coping skills you use.
This would help me if I was feeling nervous about my first day of school
What is positive self-talk
What is the most ordered food in America?
Fried chicken
This is how your teacher would feel if you stayed calm when you were upset, and used your words to tell them how you were feeling
What is proud, glad
true or false: only kids, not adults, need to use coping tools
What is false