Definitions
What is a coping skill ?
Coping skills are things you can do to help yourself feel better when you are upset, stressed, worried, or angry.
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Reading
Journaling
Listening to Music
Exercising
Meditation
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE !!
Coping skills help us work through our problems in healthy ways.
TRUE OR FALSE
Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
FALSE !!
Which artist has openly talked about mental health and coping?
A. Billie Eilish
B. Drake
C. Selena Gomez
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Listening to music when stressed is what type of coping skill?
A. Avoidance
B. Emotional regulation
C. Problem-solving
D. Negative coping
B. Emotional regulation
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
“If I ignore my feelings, they will go away.”
❌ Myth
👉 Ignoring feelings usually makes them stronger over time.
What is the popular meme that has no meaning?
6 7
What is the FIRST step in emotional regulation?
A. Fix the problem
B. Ignore it
C. Name the feeling
D. Blame someone
C. Name the feeling
Emotional intelligence means:
A. Being smart in school
B. Understanding and managing emotions
C. Never feeling emotions
D. Always being happy
B. Understanding and managing emotions
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
TRUE !!
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
FALSE !!
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
When you feel really anxious before a test, what’s the BEST coping skill?
A. Ignore it and hope it goes away
B. Deep breathing or grounding
C. Yell at someone
D. Scroll your phone
B. Deep breathing or grounding
Helps calm your nervous system
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
A)Taking a walk B)Destroying property C)Exercising D)Talking to a trusted friend or adult
B)Destroying property
Who can you talk to when you feel upset?
You can talk to a trusted adult, teacher, or friend.
“Scrolling your phone helps you deal with stress.”
❌ Myth
👉 It can distract you, but doesn’t actually solve the stress.
TRUE OR FALSE
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
FALSE !!
The best coping skills are one one's that can be used daily.
In Inside Out, what emotion helps Riley process loss and connect with others?
A. Anger
B. Fear
C. Sadness
D. Disgust
Answer: C
👉 Sadness helps us connect and get support
What are coping skills used for?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
Doomscrolling when stressed is an example of:
A. Healthy coping
B. Problem-solving
C. Avoidance coping
D. Emotional intelligence
C. Avoidance coping
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
TRUE !!
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
TRUE OR FALSE
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
FALSE !!
Coping skills are unique to everyone.
If you rage-quit a video game after losing, what’s a BETTER coping strategy?
A. Break the controller
B. Take a break and come back later
C. Blame your teammates
D. Keep playing while angry
B. Take a break and come back later