Therapy
True or False: People can go to therapy to talk about their life or problems they are facing
True! Therapy is a space where people can feel safe to truly be themselves and think about their world around them.
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is a strategy someone uses to help make them feel better or calm.
Can families do therapy sessions together?
yes! many families participate in family therapy.
Name the five basic emotions!
Happy, Sad, Scared, Angry, and Disgust
Your friend is cheating off of you on a test. Which of the following responses is good way to handle this situation:
a. Scream at your friend in the middle of the test
b. Hit your friend
c. Raise your hand and ask the teacher if you can talk privately
Yelling and hitting is not the right way to handle a situation!
True!
True or false: hitting somebody is a helpful coping skill
False! It is not safe to hit somebody when feeling upset.
What are some examples of panic symptoms?
Increased heart rate, heavy chest feeling, sweaty palms, stomach issues, etc
Your therapist asks you how are you, and you say "good"
Is "good" an emotion?
No! Examples of emotions are happy, sad, tired, frustrated, lonely, etc.
a. start to throw things around the room
b. yell at your parent or guardian
c. maybe take space or complete a coping skill
C! trying a coping skill may help you calm down and therefore be able to solve the problem.
Can your therapist tell anyone the things you discussed with them?
No! The only time a therapist can tell someone what you discussed is if you are a harm to yourself or someone else. Or if someone is hurting you!
What are some examples of coping skills?
walking, drawing, writing, journaling, listening to music, taking a shower, spending time with someone you care about, etc
In a case of an emergency, who should you call?
a. nobody
b. 911
c. your best friend
911!
Is being angry a bad thing?
NO!
Your friend says they do not want to play at recess with you. What would you do?
You may, find someone else to play with, give them space, ask another day, etc.
No! Therapy is just a tool for you to use when you need it. Therapy is not meant for forever!
Name someone you can trust when feeling upset
Examples: your guardian, therapist,
Do you feel like you are making improvement in therapy. How so or how not?
explain :)
How do you regulate yourself when you are feeling angry? Give an example of a coping skill you use.
Some coping skills could be going for a walk, reading a book, showering, listening to music, etc.
You see a peer bullying another peer in your school. What are some things you could do ?
tell an adult, check in on the peer being bullied, invite them to sit with you, etc.
True or False: You have to tell people you know that you are in therapy.
False! You do not have to tell anyone you are in therapy. Therapy is private! It is your business and you can tell whoever you feel comfortable with.
Are there coping skills that could be considered "unhelpful"?
Yes! Sometimes we do things to help us feel better, although, they may not be the best option. For example, someone might run away if they are angry, but they may be putting themself into danger or risk of getting lost.
Finish the sentence:
Some people react to scary situations in different ways. Some examples are:
Fight, flight, or ____________________
freeze!
Can you feel two opposite emotions at the same time? For example, can you be happy and sad at the same time?
Yes! You can experience many different emotions at once.
Somebody you know is asking you to do something you do not feel comfortable doing. What would be a good response?
a. Telling a trusted adult
b. Hitting the person
c. Dont tell anyone
If it is safe to do so, you will want to tell a trusted adult if someone is asking you to do something that you do not want to do.