Coping Skills
Something that helps you work through an emotion
Is it okay to be angry?
YES!
It's not okay to take your anger out on others.
What are some of your strengths?
Anything works!
Let's gooooooo
What is fight, flight, and freeze?
Fight - fight it
Flight - run away
Freeze - shut down
What are some positive coping skills to help you through anger?
Examples: punch a pillow, go on a walk/run, journal
What is anxiety? Where do you feel it in your body?
Nervousness, worry, scared
Shaking all over, chest, stomach, dizzy head, shortness of breath, tension
What is something you want to get better at?
Anything works!
Practice breathing.
Ahhhhhhhhh
What does your brain do when it senses danger?
It goes into fight, flight, or freeze mode!
What are some negative coping skills?
Examples: lying, rushing, hitting, screaming/yelling, not listening
What emotion do you feel after you do something wrong?
Anything works!
What does it mean to be your best self?
To live out your strengths.
Practice PMR
Hooollllldddd it!
What is something that can trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response?
Anything scary
What are some positive coping skills for when you are anxious?
What does your anger look like?
Anything works!
When do you feel your best self?
Anything works!
What is your favorite mindfulness activity?
Anything works!
What is a trigger?
Something that affects you emotionally.
What coping skills do you want to practice together?
Any answer works!
What does your anxiety look like?
Anything works!
When do you feel your worst self?
Anything works!
What mindfulness activity do you not like?
Anything!
Mindfulness and grounding!