Is punching someone a good coping skill?
Punching someone is NOT a good coping skill.
Is the best choice to keep your feelings inside or is the best choice to talk to someone about what you are feeling?
Best Choice: Talk to someone about how you are feeling.
*Bonus: Who is one person you could talk to?
True or False: Impulse control is the ability to control my urges and feelings.
True!
A true friend will A) try to convince you to do something you don't want, or B) be sensitive to your wants and needs.
A.
How do you know if someone is your friend?
-They will be nice to you.
-They will compliment you.
-They will listen to you when you need them to.
-They will talk to you often.
-They will hangout with you.
Name 5 coping skills that are best for you.
taking deep breaths, drawing, coloring, going for a walk, taking a break, scream in a pillow, talk to someone, exercise, etc.
My pencil broke while doing homework. The best choice is to:
A) scream and start crying
B) take a deep breath and ask to sharpen it.
B.
True or False: When you make a mistake, you should honestly admit to having done it and apologize for it, if necessary.
TRUE!
You and your friend want to play checkers, but you both want the black checkers, what is the best solution?
-You could pick different pieces to use as your checker pieces.
What is a trigger?
A trigger is an event that happened/an object of something that reminds you of a memory you feel uncomfortable with. It is something that ques your emotions/feelings to act out.
*Bonus: What is an example of a trigger?
Name a time when you needed a coping skill.
got angry, got sad, got upset, etc.
Another student started to yell at you and call you names. The best choice is to:
A) ignore them
B) make mean comments back to them
A.
True or False: If you are having an argument at school and it gets physical, you should try to fix the problem yourself and not tell a teacher right away.
FALSE! You need to tell a teacher if there is something going on!!
How can you join a group?
-Introduce yourself to everyone.
-Say hello!
-Ask what things they have in common with you.
-Ask: Hey, can I join you?
Name 2 things that might happen if you get really angry and throw a tantrum on the playground.
-Mrs. Graber might come out and take you to the office for detention.
-Ms. Schaefer might come and talk to you.
-The lunch supervisors might come and have a talk with you.
-You could get a lunch detention.
What can you say to yourself to control your impulses?
-everything is going to be okay
-take a deep breath
-count to 5 or 10
-I need to take a break
Is the best choice to tell someone you are upset with them or is the best choice to scream at someone that you are upset with them.
Best choice: tell someone you are upset with them.
*Bonus: How can you tell someone you are upset with them in a nice way?
True or False: Taking time for yourself each day is important to cope with life's stressors.
TRUE! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF TOO!!!
Thoughtfulness requires that you are A) an active listener or B) only ever thinking about yourself?
A. It is important in a friendship to listen to what your friend is saying and help them if they need it.
What does it mean if you have butterflies in your stomach?
You are nervous/anxious/excited.
NO! Because it won't help the situation if you hurt them back.
*Bonus: What coping skill would you use?
A friend lied to you. The best choice is to:
A) ignore them for a long period of time
B) confront them about it
B.
True or False: No thought or feeling is wrong in itself; it is what we do with it that really counts.
TRUE!!!! It is OKAY to have feelings and emotions, but what you do when you are feeling them is what is important!
*Bonus: What is an okay response to feeling upset?
What is a positive way to get extra attention from your friends or adults?
-raise your hand
-be nice to each other
-follow the rules
-ask to see if they need help with anything
-ask if you can play with them (a game they were playing)
Who is going to miss you the most next year???
MS. SCHAEFER!!!!!!!