Coping strategies
When I am mad what is something I might want to do and what is something I should do instead?
I might want to yell or hit something
Instead I could take deep breaths, count to 10, go for a walk, or make a bracelet
I am talking to one of my friends about the weekend. She asks if I have any plans and I tell her that I am going on a trip. What should I ask her next?
You could ask her if she has any plans to continue to conversation!
Bonus question for 100 points- What is something your friend could ask about your trip to keep the conversation going?
How am I feeling if my face feels hot, my muscles feel tight, my face feels scrunched, my heart rate increases, I feel like I want to yell or hit something?
I am feeling mad
When I am feeling sad what is something I might want to think that I shouldn't and what could I do instead
I might want to think negative thoughts about myself or others
Instead, I could make a list of positive affirmations to read to myself. Or I could talk to an adult about my feelings
There is a new kid in my class and I see her alone reading a book during recess. I want to go up and talk to her so she feels welcomed to my school. What should I do first when going up to her and what topics could I talk about?
I should introduce myself first!
I could ask her what music she likes, where she is from, how she likes her new school, the options are endless
What emotion do I feel if I am feeling slow, I do not want to participate anymore, and I may feel like crying
I could feel sad or embarrassed
Bonus question for 100 points: What is something that feels different when you are sad vs embarrassed?
When I am feeling nervous what is something that I might want to do that I shouldn't and what can I do instead?
I might want to back out of what I am doing or think negative thoughts about myself
Instead I can take deep breaths, I can think positive affirmations, or I can think about all of the good things that could happen if I face my fears
I am talking with my friend and I remember something another friend did that hurt my feelings. Should I bring it up?
It may be best to not bring up past hurt feelings with other friends. I can talk to a trusted adult about this instead.
Bonus question for 100 points: What are some things I could do to get my mind off of what my old friend did that hurt my feelings?
What emotion am I feeling if I am sweating, shaking, and my mind is racing
I could feel scared or nervous
Bonus question for 100 points: what is another emotion that is often mixed with nervousness when you are trying something new?