Coping Skill
This coping skill can be done many different ways... (ex. four square, triangle, star, number 8)
What is deep breathing?
This emotion is the opposite of sad. When people feel this emotion they may say kind things, smile or laugh.
Happy
All of the anxious thoughts we have are facts and 100% true.
False
Sometimes our minds can play tricks on us and cause us to worry about things that may not even happen.
This activity helps to keep you healthy, strong and fit.
What is Exercise? (going to the gym, working out, running etc.)
What is something that makes you anxious?
Thanks for sharing!
This way to cope requires a gadget that you can play with to help with ADHD, stress, and anxiety symptoms.
What are fidgets?
This emotion is when you want something that someone else has.
True or False:
Deep breathing is helpful because it slows down your heart rate, which helps to calm you down.
True!
Why is it important to talk about your feelings rather than bottling them up inside?
Talking about your feelings is a healthy way of coping and can help you identify what may be troubling you.
What do you do when feeling angry?
Does this help you feel better? Good job!
This coping skill is used when muscles are tense and to relieve any stress.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
This is emotion can happen when someone teases you, says mean things or bullies you.
What is sad(ness?)
True or False:
When someone is annoying you should be more annoying back and they will stop.
False:
You can use a coping skill: walk away, deep breathing, asking to stop or ask an adult for help. Being more annoying will only make the situation worse.
Say 3 positive things about yourself....
Good Job!! (or not if you didn't do it.)
What is your favorite thing to do or talk about in therapy?
Cool!
This coping skill is what you do before you lose control. This coping skill removes you from the situation and allows you to calm down.
What is walking away?
This emotion is sometimes thought of as a secondary emotion. (You feel a different emotion first and THEN this emotion comes next.)
What is Anger?
True or False:
Therapy is helpful because you have a safe and confidential place to talk about things that are bothering you and find solutions to help you feel better.
True
yay! Good job! (or not if you didn't do it.)
How does finding things you can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell help you?
This grounding exercise helps distract someone from their stressful or anxious thoughts.
This coping skill allows you to say positive things to yourself to reduce your worry...such as "I am safe...this is just my anxiety talking."
Affirmations or self-talk
This emotion happens when you are over the top angry.
What is Furious?
True or False:
I am actually in control of my anger. I am choosing how I react.
True
This is when you chose to eat foods that are good for your body.
What is eating healthy?
How do I know when therapy is helping me?
Very good!