Coping Skills
Name a coping skill you use in when you are stressed.
Examples: listening to music, talking to a friend, cuddling with your dog (or cat), drawing or coloring, going for a walk
Define self care.
the practice of using positive coping skills to take care of yourself, especially when things are stressful
What is one way you can do self care that involves food?
healthy eating, avoid junk food, don't overdo sweets, don't overdo caffeine
Define what positive coping skills mean.
Positive coping skills are things that you can do to calm yourself down that don't hurt yourself or others.
What is one way to take care of your physical health/body?
Exercise, eat healthy foods, get a good night's sleep, wear a seatbelt in the car, wear a bike helmet when you're riding a bike
Name one positive and one negative about social media
Positive: connection with others, exploring common interests, funny videos that cheer you up
Negative: people bullying or being catty, comparing yourself unfavorably to others, drama
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
Listening to music, exercising, arts and crafts, visiting friends, read a book, take a nap, cook
What are the consequences of not getting enough sleep?
In the short term, a lack of adequate sleep can affect judgment, mood, ability to learn and retain information, and may increase the risk of serious accidents and injury
What is it called when people get depressed during a particular season, especially winter?
S.A.D. - "Seasonal Affective Disorder"
Define what negative coping means.
Negative coping means you use quick fixes that may make a situation worse in the long run. (yelling, throwing things, running away)
Name one positive activity you can do with a friend for good self care.
play a game, go for a walk, laugh, watch a funny movie together, listen to music together, dance, go out to eat
Tell me something funny from a movie or from real life
No wrong answer!
Dylan just got into a fight with his best friend. Dylan is sad and upset so when he went home he yelled and threw things in his room.
Is this positive or negative coping?
Negative
True or False: Self care is something that you only do when you are stressed out
False
It is a life long process
Tell me about a movie that made you laugh!
No wrong answer!