Why are these good Coping Skills?
Music (listening or playing)
Music is relaxing, helps occupy the mind, and elevates mood. Playing an instrument and creating music is a great way to express feelings without using words.
Anger is out of your control.
False. Some situations are out of your control, but how you CHOOSE TO RESPOND is entirely within your control! (Ex. Someone calls you a name. Instead of instantly reacting like you've always done, you CHOOSE to not place importance on that person or their opinion and realize it's not coming from someone whose in a good frame of mind anyway. You walk away because you've finally learned that you cannot control their words, but you CAN control YOURSELF).
Why is it important to identify your Core Beliefs?
Because they are the lens through which you see the world, thus impacting everything you do in life.
Ex. "I am unworthy" = What's the point of trying to get that scholarship? = no extra money for school = worse chance of finishing school = life is not as good as it could have been without education
Identify 2 healthy coping skills.
Deep breathing, visualization (happy thoughts), listening to music, writing/drawing, talking to someone, progressive muscle relaxation, taking a walk, exercise, etc.
What goes around the world but stays in the corner?
A stamp
Journaling & Art (painting, drawing, poetry, etc).
Journaling & Art provide nonverbal ways to express emotions & feelings.
A coping skill can be used repeatedly to reduce stress/feelings of anger.
True
What are 2 emotions that were underneath ANGER in the anger iceberg example?
Fear, hurt, guilt, embarrassment, insecure, jealous, ashamed, frustrated...
Identify 2 unhealthy coping skills.
Negative self-talk, cutting, eating too much or too little, becoming violent or aggressive, drugs & alcohol, avoiding, etc.
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
Physical activity & Exercise
Moving around & increasing heart rate releases endorphins (feel good hormones), making people feel better about themselves.
Anger automatically leads to aggression.
False. It is how YOU CHOOSE to respond to a situation that determines if you will become aggressive or not. If you choose to utilize some coping skills you know of that work for you, you'll be way less likely to act aggressively. (Aggression doesn't get you what you want anyway).
Identify 2 examples of stressful situations which are out of your control.
Death, family income, hospitalization, abuse, injury, other people's actions, etc...
But you CAN control how YOU RESPOND to those stressors and that matters a lot!!
Identify one relaxation technique.
Yoga, deep breathing, stretching, meditation, guided imagery, etc.
I have holes in my top, bottom, left, right, and middle but I can still hold water?
A sponge
Talking to someone
Talking to someone about your stressors/problems allows you to release some of your emotions and built-up tension rather than continuing to bottle them inside.
You can eliminate stress by avoiding all stressful situations.
False. If you figure out how to completely avoid all stress, please let Ms. Guy know immediately!
Name one of the rules for a fair fight?
No name calling, no ignoring, take turns talking, one issue at a time, take responsibility for your feelings, no yelling, take a time out, come to an understanding (agree to disagree).
True or False? Some coping and relaxation techniques can work instantly.
True! Deep breathing and yoga are examples of things you can do and get a near-instant payoff.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
Getting the correct amount of sleep.
Not getting enough sleep leads to exhaustion as well as mental fatigue and provokes stress while getting an adequate amount of sleep helps to relieve stress and helps your body regenerate and heal.
Taking time for yourself each day (doing things you enjoy or that are relaxing) will help you cope with stress.
True. Do at least one thing you really like each day- walk, read, play games, talk to friends, etc.
What was the title of the worksheet where you highlighted sentences such as, "I should never make a mistake" and "I am unlovable".
Thought that cause problems!
Tell me about one stressful situation in your life and a positive way you could cope with that stress.
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What can you put in a barrel that would make it lighter?
A hole