A coping skill is...
Any skill or activity that helps us to calm down, lower our energy, relax our bodies and mind, or focus.
The key to communication is...
Listening to others when they are communicating with you.
Conflict resolution is...
Conflict resolution is a way for two or more people to peacefully find a solution to their disagreement.
How might you be able to tell if someone is feeling angry?
Hint: body language, facial expression, movements, words
Tense Body
Tapping Leg
Red Face
Unexpected Language or No Words/ Language
Loud Voice
Heavy Breathing
What is the name of the scale we use to describe our energy levels?
Engine Scale
Engine Check
My top 3 coping skills are...
Share 3 healthy coping skills!
True or False:
Talking is the only form of communication.
False.
We communication in many ways, including:
-Gestures
-Nods
-Writing a letter/ note
-Facial expressions
You get into a disagreement with your best friend because you feel they were excluding you in the conversation with a group of peers.
How would you resolve the conflict?
Share
You might feel THIS way if...
Someone does something nice for you.
Happy
Appreciated
What would his engine scale rating be?
Level 1
Very Low
Purple
Coping skills that I can use in the classroom are...
- Take deep breathes
- Talk to a preferred staff
- Muscle Relaxation- Make a muscle!
-Fidget
- Noise Cancellation Headphones
- Your choice- Share a skill?
How does a persons body look like when they are actively listening to a person speak?
-Calm body
-Voices off
-Maintaining eye contact
A bully in the classroom keeps making rude comments to you. You asked them to stop, but they continue. What should you do next?
Share
-Ignore them
-Keep your distance from them
-Inform a teacher or staff
-Use a coping skill
Tell us about a time when you felt excited OR nervous.
Share
What would his engine scale rating be?
Level 5
Very High Energy
Red
True or False:
A coping skill that works for one person, will work for every person.
False:
We all have different likes and dislikes. Some individuals prefer to use drawing, while others might prefer meditation.
Possible consequences of poor communication skills are...
-Hurt feelings
-Damaged relationships
-Conflicts might last longer then necessary
-Needs might not be met
You are irritated because you didn't sleep well last night and come to school and say something unkind to a friend that you didn't mean. What should you do next?
share
-Apologize
-Explain how you were feeling
-Be mindful not to do it again
You might feel THIS way if...
Your teacher tells you that you did a great job.
Proud
I am sitting quietly at my desk, listening to my teacher during math. I am in level ____.
Level 2
True or False:
Coping skills should only be used when I am feeling mad, sad, or anxious.
False:
Incorporating and practicing coping skills when in a positive mood makes it easier and more likely for us to use them in times of need.
Assertive communication is..
communicating thoughts clearly and to the point.
Conflict resolution is important important because...
it allows us to mend our relationships and maintain positive ones.
You might feel THIS way if...
You trip and fall in front of everyone.
Embarrassed
I am dancing in my seat and having trouble calming my body during reading.
My engine scale is...
Something I can do to calm my body is...
Level 3
Coping skills:
Fidget
deep breathes
muscle relaxation