Coping Skills 1
Tell me two ways you can take a break when feeling upset
Listen to music, take a nap, take a walk, write in a journal, color, go to a park, watch or read something funny, do some deep breathing, call a friend, dance, etc.
Tell me two other ways you can take a break when feeling upset
Listen to music, take a nap, take a walk, write in a journal, color, go to a park, watch or read something funny, do some deep breathing, call a friend, dance, etc.
How do you express sadness?
What is an example of positive self-talk?
"You are doing great!" "You will complete this task" "I'm a winner!" "I have a lot to offer." etc.
What is an affirmation?
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts.
Give me one example of a "relaxation" exercise
Deep breathing, meditation
List two people you can turn to when you are feeling upset.
2 people
How do you express happiness?
Anyway in which that person expresses happiness
What is an example of negative self-talk?
"I'm not smart enough," I can't do it," "You are going to fail." "You don't do anything right." "No one likes you." etc.
What is an example of an affirmation?
Every day in every way I grow stronger and stronger.
I enter this day with a peaceful heart.
I can do this!
I am proud of myself.
I am lovable
I am cool
Tell me the proper way to ask for a break when you feel yourself getting upset
"I can feel myself getting upset right now and I really need a 10 minute break to calm down before coming back to this conversation."
How do you express Anger?
Anyway in which that person expresses anger
Preparation statement: As we are about to enter a situation or face something that we find daunting, we can help ourselves to prepare with positive statements such as:
“It’s not going to be as bad as I think.” “It won’t last long and I can cope.” “I am getting better and need to re-build my confidence.” “If I do get bad feelings, I know they won’t last long and I can cope with them.” “It’s better to go than not to go. Worry doesn’t help.” “I might enjoy it if I go.”
What are two other feelings that fall under the category of happy?
Playful, content, proud, accepted, powerful, peaceful, trusting, optimistic, loving, thankful, confident, joyful, free, hopeful, inspired
Tell me two other ways you can take a break when feeling upset
Listen to music, take a nap, take a walk, write in a journal, color, go to a park, watch or read something funny, do some deep breathing, call a friend, dance, etc.
What are two other feelings that fall under the category of sad?
Lonely, vulnerable, despair, guilty, depressed, hurt, grief, shamed, powerless, empty, inferior, disappointed, embarrassed
How do you express fear?
Anyway in which that person expresses fear
Coping: In order to help us cope and stay in the situation, we can use positive statements such as:
“Concentrate on what is going on….not how I feel.” “This is just anxiety; it is an unpleasant feeling, but I’ve never been ill.” “Concentrate on what I have to do.” “I know I am going to be OK.” “The feelings always pass.” “Relax and think positively.” “One step at a time.” “Anxious feelings are unpleasant, but not harmful or dangerous.”
What is an example of an affirmation?
Every day in every way I grow stronger and stronger.
I enter this day with a peaceful heart.
I can do this!
I am proud of myself.
I am lovable
I am cool
Tell me the proper way to ask for a break when you feel yourself getting upset
"I can feel myself getting upset right now and I really need a 10 minute break to calm down before coming back to this conversation."
What are two other feelings that fall under the category of Angry?
Mad, bitter, frustrated, irritated, violent, hostile, infuriated, annoyed, dismissive, ciritcal, resentful
How do you express disappointment?
However that person expresses disappointment
Give me an example of turning a negative thought into a positive thought.
Instead of saying "I can't do this, it's too hard." You can say "This seems difficult but I am going to try my very best." Instead of saying, "I'm a bad person." You can say, "My behavior in that instance was undesirable but I can do better next time."
What are two other emotions that fall under the category of fearful?
scared, anxious, insecure, weak, threatened, frightened, worried, nervous.