COPING SKILLS
Name three ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
Take deep breaths, go for a walk, talk to a trusted adult.
True or false: all feelings are helpful
True: emotions are messages from our brain and body about how we feel about a situation
A friend has borrowed something from you and hasn't given it back. What can you do?
Talk to them, Use I-statements, share your feelings
I feel really nervous about our test after gym class"
What is listening to your friend.
You are stressed about upcoming test, what can you do?
Take deep breaths, think of a happy place, go for a walk, talk to a friend or grown up.
True/False: Writing, coloring, drawing, painting, and playing are healthy ways to cope with strong emotions
True
Name 6 emotions
angry, sad, frustrated, annoyed, happy, excited, embarrassed, silly, tired, hungry, lonely, shy, ecstatic, upset, disappointed
Someone in your class bumps into your desk and knocks everything over. How can you respond?
Take deep breaths, possibly ask them to help you pick it up
People I can talk to when I feel sad, worried, or upset.
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You notice your friend is feeling sad and he/she asks you what he should do. What do you say/do?
Talk to them, draw about it, play, talk to an adult
You are excited about a new book and want to share about it to your family, but they are currently busy. Act out how you can handle this calmly.
Use coping skills to help be patient- breathing, distract yourself. Ask when they will be available or ready to listen to you.
You threw your friends ball and it is now stuck on the roof and they are really upset with you. What would you do?
Take a deep breath, and try to understand their feelings. Ask what you can do to help them feel better OR ask an adult to help!
Name 3 calming techniques
Deep breaths, taking a walk, writing/drawing in journal
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions, healthy for our brain
Someone in class wants to be your partner for a project but your group is full...how can you help?
Kindly explain your group is full and help them find a different partner
You and a friend have a disagreement and are not speaking...what can you do?
"I'm so sorry that I hurt your feelings!"
What is apologizing
What is something you can control ?
My actions.
What is your happy place?
A place you imagine to help you calm down
What happens to our brains when our emotions get out of control?
Emotional brain takes over and thinking brain takes a break.
You're feeling frustrated and want to throw something. What else can you do? Act it out.
Share feelings, take deep breaths, walk away, tell an adult
What can we do when we miss somebody special?
Look at pictures, talk to a friend or adult, write a letter to them.