Would You Rather?
Would You Rather...
Go to an amusement park or the beach with your family?
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Name 3 coping skills people can use when they are feeling stressed or upset.
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Examples: reading, listening to music, taking a walk, petting an animalTrue or False:
You are the only one experiencing something stressful in your life!
False. You are not alone!
If you picture a family with a happy home what is included in that image? Think about what is most important to you. Name at least 3 qualities.
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Example: love, laughter, eating dinner together every night.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
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Would You Rather...
watch a movie or play board games with your family?
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True or False:
Activities such as writing in a journal and making a worry box are examples of processing coping skills because they can help you work through your thoughts and feelings.
True
Identify three things that help you feel better in a stressful or upsetting situation.
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Example: talking to my mom, listening to music, and using a stress ball
When you think about your family member...
What is your favorite memory?
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If you could be famous for any one thing, what would it be?
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If your family member was mad at you
Would You Rather...
them tell you right away (nicely) or wait a couple days to see if it will pass on its own?
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______________ is focusing on taking long, controlled breathes in through our nose and out through our mouths while also expanding our diaphragms and bellies.
Deep Breathing or Belly Breathing
Identify two places in your body that you experience stress. What happens to them in a stressful situation?
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Example: I get headaches and my stomach feels like it is in knots.
When my family first started going through this challenging time...
Two of my feelings were _________________.
Two of my thoughts were ________________.
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Example:
Sadness and anger
Why is this happening to us? This is not fair.
If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
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Would You Rather...
Talk about your feelings or write in a journal about them?
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Which of the following would be considered a reactive coping strategy in response to a stressful situation?
a) taking a break
b) eating healthy
c) getting regular exercise
d) getting enough sleep
a) taking a break
All of the other answers are important to a healthy lifestyle that helps prevent becoming overwhelmed by stress.
Identify two things that are causing you stress in your life. Name one feeling besides stress these situations make you feel.
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Example: foster care and tests at school; worried
When you think about your family...
What is your most difficult memory to think about? Please share the amount of details you feel comfortable with.
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If you had three wishes, what things would you wish for and why?
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Would You Rather...
Feel sad or mad? Why? Think about if one is more uncomfortable for you.
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Identify one positive, realistic self-talk statement that you can use in your life.
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Example: "I can do it." "If I try my best and that is good enough."
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Example: I want to spend more time alone and I usually eat more snacks.
If I know there is not going to be any judgement, I would ask my family member this important question...
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If they made a movie about your life, what would it be called? What would be the summary used to explain what happens in the movie?
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