Coping Skills
Asking for help is a sign of weakness. True or False (explain Answer)
False
Stress can make you physically sick (True or False)
True
Give one example of how you prefer others to react when you are feeling stressed?
What is listen, find a trusted adult, help them find a solution, provide empathy?
Can our surroundings influence our self-care? Or other behaviors?
YES
Name a non-screen related stress relieving activity that someone can do to during breaktime or after school to give their mind and body a break
Go for a walk or walk the dog,
Do a physical activity (ride bike, exercise, kick/shoot the ball around)
Do play a family/friend activity (board game, cook/bake, talk to a family member,
Do something to be active or lift your spirits play music, dance, write a story/poem/song...
Give two examples of a coping skill
Answer varies
You need about ___ hours of sleep each night to function best.
8-9 hours
Name one positive activity that you can do with a friend for good self-care
What is play a game, go for a walk, laugh, watch a funny movie online together, listen to music together, zoom dance party, go shoot baskets, kick the ball around, ride bikes …?
What is a support system?
a network of people who provide an individual with something practical or emotional.
After sitting online in class for a long time, 3 things I can do to destress
What is chair yoga, deep breathing, mindfulness, get up and walk around, Fidgets, stress balls, talk to a family member, stretch, draw
Thinking about all the things in your day that you don't like and complaining is a good way to feel happy.
False
When you encounter changes/stress within your body, while at school or home it is best to take this action.
Take time of/ Ask for a mental day
True or False: Self care is something that you only do when you are stressed out
False
What are qualities of a good friend?
1. You can name an important person in your friend’s life and identify a positive quality that the person has.
2. You and your friend are playful with each other.
3. You think your friend has good ideas.
4. You’d like to become more like your friend, at least in some ways.
5. Even when you disagree, you can acknowledge your friend makes sensible points.
6. You think about each other when you’re not physically together.
7. You see your friend as trustworthy.
How have you changed since the pandemic started?
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
Name one way to get better sleep.
What is eat healthy, exercise, create a habit, do mindfulness, muscle relaxation, turn off your phone, turn off electronic devices 1-2 hours before bedtime?
True or false, Self care is easy.
False
Someone you are grateful for and why?
What should you do if your having a difficult time focusing?
Write down what teacher is saying, stand while in class, hold a fidget, move during breaks, find a sunny place to sit, drink water
If you are a little afraid of sharing your worries with someone, which one of the following can help you express your feelings?
3. Writing in a journal
What are some ways your body tells you it is feeling stress?
Name 2 trusted adults that are helpful when you are feeling overwhelmed.
What are parent, teacher, counselor, principal, coach, grand parent, church leader, aunty/uncle, security …?
What is good communication?
Who has helped you the most over the past year?