Positive Coping Skills
What is something you can listen to when you're feeling stressed or frustrated?
Music
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
You are not understanding a topic in math and falling behind in class. This is making you frustrated and you want to give up. What can you do instead?
Talk to your teacher, ask for help
Imagine a song that brings you peace. If you want, share with the group.
This animal mascot is know for saying "They'rrrrre great!"
Tony the Tiger, Frosted Flakes
What is it called when you release stress by playing a sport or working out?
Exercising
Every coping skill is positive.
FALSE!
Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (Harming ourselves or others, avoiding the problem, etc)
You know your friend has had a rough day, but he keeps cracking jokes. Is he coping in a healthy way?
Yes! He is using humor
Imagine a place that can bring you a feeling of peace and calm. Where is it?
How many numbers are in the alphabet?
0
What is it called when you use your creativity to draw or paint?
Art
Humor can be a way to deal with stress.
TRUE!
Humor (laughing, telling jokes, smiling) can be a healthy coping skill.
Juan has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he yells at his brother to get her frustration out. Is this a healthy coping skill?
No!
Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.
Practice tightening all of your muscles, then relax them all
Who was the first American president?
George Washington
I am a small object that someone might use at school to keep their hands busy, release energy, or help focus.
A fidget, a stress ball
Coping skills are important for everyone of all ages.
TRUE!
Everyone encounters stress in their lives. Coping skills are important for your overall health.
Imagine you are really worried about something and noticed that it was impacting your ability to focus in school and sleep at night. Name at least one person you could ask for help.
Demonstrate for the group taking 3 deep breaths
How many states are in the United States?
50
Name three coping skills you can use at school
Take a walk, take a break, count to 10, take deep breaths, get a drink of water, stretch
Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.
TRUE!
When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!
Name your top 3 things to help you get through a stressful time
What is a kind, positive thought you can send to yourself if you were under a lot of stress?
Tell everyone a joke