Coping Skills
Name 2 coping skills/relaxation techniques
deep breath, count to 10, nap, hug a pillow, do something else, music, make a fist and release, write in a journal or anything else mentioned in class.
What color is Angry on the Emotions Thermometer?
Red
What is one good conversation skill to use?
Eye contact, reciprocal communication, listening, orienting towards the speaker, not talking when they're talking, not interrupting, and many more.
How do I find out a new friend's name?
Ask them! "What's your name?"
what are two things you should think about before we say something
is it kind, is it helpful, is it truthful, is it necessary to say
Show us/act out one coping skill/relaxation technique
Any
Is it okay to be angry?
Is it okay to be mean?
Yes
No
What is an appropriate voice volume to use in a classroom?
Inside Voice
What is one good quality of a friend?
Honest, similar interests, nice, caring, funny, respect each other, spend time together, give space, don't put each other down, loyal and many more.
How many months of the year have 28 days?
All of them! Every month has *at least* 28 days.
What do coping skills mean?
A way a person calms themselves down, usually in a stressful or emotional situation.
Give an example of when someone might feel sad or frustrated?
Any acceptable answers.
Instead of interrupting my teacher, what can I do to show that I need to ask a question?
Raise my hand AND wait patiently. Maybe go onto the next activity or question until they are free.
Would someone want to be my friend if I laugh at them when they get a question wrong? Why not?
No. I'm being mean, rude, and a bad friend. It makes my friend feel dumb and embarasses them in front of others. They won't answer any more questions if I respond like this.
What fruit can you never cheer up?
A blueberry.
When do people usually use coping skills?
When they are upset or angry.
What are the 5 main emotions we often feel?
Happy, OK, Sad, Frustrated, Angry
Friendship = Compromise
What does that mean? What if I wanted to go to the beach and you wanted to stay home and play video games?
A compromise is the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than they originally wanted to be a good friend
Should I lie for a friend if they ask me?
No! Lying is never ok. It is also not safe.
A group of bunnies were having a birthday party. What kind of music were they listening to?
hip hop
Give a specific example when you would need coping skills.
During times of loss, when things are bad at school/home, when you feel overwhelmed with stress, when you're feeling sick.
Should we try to suppress our emotions? Put them in a box, ignore them. Aren't they just over-reactions to a situation? Tell me why/why not.
We should not try to suppress or hide them away. They will probably come up stronger and harder to deal with. Best to be aware of how I'm feeling, acknowledge this and allow space. They will come in and out of my world like 'clouds in the sky'.
What does it mean to be an active listener? Give an example.
Listening with a positive, engaged response. Acknowledging that you're listening by direct eye movement, paraphrasing, nodding the head, not judging or trying to fix the problem.
What does it mean to show empathy?
Put yourself in the other person's shoes. Trying to understand how the other person is feeling. If you were feeling upset, what would make you feel better.
Give everyone in the room a positive compliment.
must be kind, not negative or hurtful