Coping Skills
A coping skill that focuses on slowing your breathing to calm your body
Deep Breathing
When someone feels worried about something that might happen in the future, they might be feeling this.
Anxiety/Nervousness
A good goal should be realistic and something you can actually do within a certian ___.
Time/time frame
Spending time with supportive friends can improve this.
Mood/mental health
Getting enough sleep can improve your energy, mood, and ability to ____ in school.
Focus/concentrate
You feel overwhelmed after a difficult day. Name one coping skill you could use to calm yourself down before reacting?
Deep breathing, journaling, taking a walk, talking to someone.
Sometimes people show anger when they are actually feeling this deeper emotion.
Hurt/sadness/frustration
Why is it helpful to break a large goal into smaller steps?
It makes the goal easier and less overwhelming to achieve.
Exercise helps improve mood because it releases chemicals in the brain called ____.
Endorphins
If someone wants to improve their mood, why might reducing screen time at night help?
It improves sleep quality.
A coping strategy where you change the way you think about a situation in order to feel better.
Positive thinking/reframing/changing negative thoughts.
Name two physical signs that your body might show when you are feeling anxious.
Fast heartbeat, sweating, stomachache, shaky hands.
Give an example of a specific goal someone could set to improve their mood this week.
Walk outside for 15 minutes each day
Talk to one friend for at least 5 minutes per day
Practice one healthy coping skill daily
Why might spending time outdoors help improve someone's mood?
Sunlight, exercise, fresh air, relaxation.
What is one habit someone could change if they want to feel less stressed during the school week?
Better sleep routine, planning homework time, asking for help.
If someone is feeling very angry and about to react, what is a healthy coping strategy they could use before speaking or acting?
Take a break, breathe, count to 10, walk away.
Why is it important to recognize and name your emotions instead of ignoring them?
It helps you understand yourself and manage feelings in a healthy way.
What might happen if someone sets goals that are too big or unrealistic?
frustration, giving up, feeling discouraged.
Helping another person can sometimes improve your own mood because it increases feelings of ___.
connection, purpose, kindness, accomplishment.
If someone notices their mood is worse after staying inside all day, what is one change they could try the next day?
Go outside, exercise, spend time with others.
A friend says they are feeling overwhelmed by school and want to give up. What are two coping skills you could suggest?
Break tasks into small steps, talk to a teacher, take breaks, practice breathing.
Why can bottling up emotions sometimes make mental health worse?
Emotions can build up and become harder to manage.
Explain the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal.
Short-term- achieved soon; long-term- takes more time.
Name three activities that could help someone improve their mood after a stressful day.
Music, hobbies, talk to a friend
If someone wants to feel happier overall, what are two daily habits they could start practicing?
Gratitude, talking about feelings, using coping skills, exercise, eating healthy, sleeping, decreased phone time.