COPING SKILLS
Strategies we use to handle difficult situations and emotions
Coping Skills
True/False: It is most helpful for your memory to only study the night before the test.
FALSE- Cramming the night before the exam is better than not studying at all. BUT, it's much better to study for a while each day as soon as you know you will be having a test.
Which learning style is it if you learn best by seeing or watching things?
Visual Learning Style
What is a coping skill we can use anywhere, anytime and for any situation to help with calming us during negative emotions and experiences?
DEEP BREATHING
BUBBLE BREATHING
BELLY BREATHING
With true or false test questions, words like: never, none, always, all, every or only are known as-
A. Absolutes
B. Qualifiers
C. Distractors
A. Absolutes
** These words USUALLY (but, not always) tend to make the statement false.
True/False: ALL coping skills are healthy and good to use.
False-- there are MANY unhealthy coping skills people use to deal with their problems and emotions.
You should read each question carefully and if you do not know the answer, what should you do?
Move on to the next question but mark it so you know to come back to it at the end of the test.
Which learning style is being used when you learn best by listening carefully, hearing books on audio, etc.
Auditory Learning Style
Telling yourself encouraging words/phrases in your mind (or even aloud), talking nicely to yourself when anxious, frustrated, and/or discouraged is called _________ _______-______
Positive Self-Talk
In multiple choice questions, you should eliminate these answer choices and unnecessary information in order to help you choose your answer easier.
A. absolutes
B. distractors
C. qualifiers
B. Distractors
Vaping/smoking, self-harm, bullying others, withdrawing from others, and ditching class/school are all examples of ________.
Negative/Unhealthy Coping Skills
True or False: Going to sleep late the night before a test will be beneficial because you will be able to concentrate.
FALSE- you should go to bed EARLY or you will most likely be sleepy and want to doze off during your test.
Standing up or moving around, fidgeting with a squishy ball, acting out what you're learning, or taking frequent mini breaks every 15-20 minutes while studying are all examples of which type of learning style? It's also known as a __________ learning style.
Physical learning style
This coping skill is very helpful in releasing endorphins ('feel good' hormones), decreasing stress/anxiety, and improving physical, emotional AND mental health.
HINT....But, can't be done during a test.
Exercise(or physical activity)
The most important thing to show for your math problems is ________.
Your work!!!
Showing work helps us fix any mistakes that we see have been made.
4 healthy/positive coping skills could be...
Using a fidget, go for a walk/exercise, take deep breaths, listen to music, squeeze a stress ball, stop & count to 10, think of what makes you happy, take a break/go get a drink of water
True or False: You should reward yourself by doing something that makes you happy, once you are done testing for the day.
TRUE- reward yourself for trying your best and try not to sit around thinking about what grade you made.
True or False: Highlighting key words in the question is considered visual learning?
True, it is also very important do so during your tests!
Explain two things in your control that you should do or take care of the night before and the morning of any test.
-Get a good night's rest
-Eliminate or decrease tech/electronic time
-Eat a healthy breakfast
-Positive self-talk
-Meditate, pray, mindfulness exercises
-Deep breathing
I should do this if I just don't have any idea what the answer may be, even after coming back to it later...
-Make an educated guess
-Take a few deep breaths, try again
Sleeping too much, hurting other peoples feeling, slam doors/punch walls, make threats, cussing, consuming drugs/alcohol, comfort eating
Purging, keeping my binder/folders situated, using my planner/agenda, making my work/study space tidy at home and time-management are all forms of ____________.
Organization
Give at least one example you can use for one of the three learning styles.
-record yourself saying things from study guide
-teach someone else what you know
-use a stress ball while studying
-sing your notes or use songs to help memorize
-create your own flash cards
Name your ideal breakfast to eat before a big test
Whatever you decide, everyones will differ.
Explain 2 tips for writing a good essay and answering short-answer questions well on tests.
-Use an opening AND closing statement
-Restate the words from the question as part of your answer and/or opening statement
-Details, details, details (supporting evidence)
-Use complete sentences
-Don't start a sentence with 'and' or 'because'
-RE-Read what you WROTE slowly to check for typos, mistakes, or punctuation errors