Coping skills
List as many coping skills as you can think of!
Rest, Reading a book, Drinking water, Asking yourself what you need, plan an activity, hang with friends, do something that makes you feel good, spend time journaling.
Anything that is easy to do and doesn't require a ton of energy. As long as it bring you joy and is healthy in some regard, its a good coping skill!
What is important to remember when you become angry?
STOP and think before acting.
Respond, don't react
Practice coping skills (deep breathing, counting, self-talk, etc.)
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed
Name things you can do with friends!!
Go for a walk to the park, go to the library, visit the YEC drop in program (13+), play video games or board games, bake something, get creative
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False!
There are many different therapy options! Medication can be helpful, but therapy and counselling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
Where is Marley originally from?
100+ bonus points if you guess the right city.
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
What is the five senses coping skill?
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
Why don’t some people share negative feelings such as sadness, being hurt, frustration?
They are worried about being judged, or laughed at or seen as vulnerable. This can be due to the stigma around dealing with our mental health.
What would help someone that is having a panic attack?
Asking them what you can do to help them.
Try to bring their breathing back to normal or try to remove them from the situation that caused it, but ultimately, always start with trying to regulate their breathing.
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
There are lots but here are some examples:
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy
What sports does Harrison play?
Hockey and Baseball
List 3 coping skills you can use when you feel overwhelmed?
Listen to music, Talk to someone, Go for a walk
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
A panic attack
What do you think makes a trusted adult?
Somebody who is reliable, helpful and makes sure children feel safe, appreciated and welcome in their presence.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
What sports does Anna play?
Hockey and Rugby
What are some quick easy coping skills you can do anywhere at anytime?
Deep breathing, Counting, Senses check in, quick physical activity (Shake it out!)
This is a common and serious mental health issue that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
True or false: If you don't like someone you should tell them you hate them.
FALSEEEEEEE please never tell someone you hate them to their face. Write about it in a personal journal. It is never acceptable to tell someone you hate them. You should always respect everyone.
True or False, only people with mental illnesses can have panic attacks.
False! Anyone can have a panic attack!
When someone experiences a panic attack they have very little control over how their body responds and are unable to think clearly. In their mind, they are literally fighting for their life and cannot rationalize their behaviour.
How many jobs does Harrison have?
100 bonus points if you guess all of them correctly.
Three!
- BGC Staff Butcher Shop and Hockey Ref
List the people you can go too in times of need.
BGC Staff, Trusted adults, family members, friends
List as many emotions as you can!
Anger, Sadness, Happiness etc.
If someone is upset, what should you do?
Tell them you are sorry they are sad/struggling, offer to help if you can, and then tell an adult if it is really serious.
True or false: Gossiping and spreading rumours is okay, that's how people stay up to date on each other.
False. If it isn't your news or information to share, you should not be spreading it.
What are our mascots?
Yoshi and the elephant :)