Level Up Your Coping Skills!
These are the things you do to handle stress, emotions, or tough situations.
What are coping skills?
This is the belief that you can handle new situations or try something even if you’re nervous.
What is confidence?
This is the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions.
What is self-awareness?
What does it mean to be resilient?
The ability to bounce back after challenges or setbacks.
This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
What is empathy?
Name one thing you can do with your body that’s a healthy coping skill.
What is exercise, walking, dancing, etc.?
This is how much you value and respect yourself.
What is self-esteem?
This skill helps you manage your emotions and reactions in healthy ways.
What is self-regulation?
True or False: Being resilient means you never feel stressed or upset.
False
Unlike empathy, this is when you feel sorry for someone but don’t truly connect with their feelings.
What is sympathy?
This calming skill involves slowly inhaling and exhaling to help relax.
What is deep breathing?
This kind of talk helps build your confidence and motivation.
What is positive self-talk?
The ability to understand how someone else is feeling and respond with care.
What is empathy?
Why is resilience important in life?
It helps you handle stress, keep going, and grow stronger from tough situations.
This part of your face often shows how you feel—happy, sad, angry, etc.
What is your facial expression?
You’re stressed before a test. What’s a healthy way to prepare?
What is study, take breaks, ask for help, breathe, etc.?
Name one thing that can break down your confidence if it happens often.
What is bullying, constant criticism, failure without support, etc.?
These are communication tools that help you express your feelings without blaming others.
What are “I” statements?
Flip this thought: “I can’t do this.”
“This is hard, but I can try.”
Name one way you can practice empathy in your daily life.
(Any reasonable answer, e.g., “Listen to a friend without interrupting,” “Offer help,” “Check on someone who looks upset.”)
True or False – Coping skills only work if they fix the problem right away.
What is False?
This is when you recognize your progress, even if it’s small.
What is celebrating wins or progress?
These four core areas make up emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and this.
What are social skills?
Why is flipping your thoughts helpful?
It helps you feel more confident, calm, and in control.
True or False: Being empathetic means you always know exactly what to say.
What is false?