It is Wednesday and Noelle has a project on penguins due in Science for  Friday. Noelle feels anxious every time she thinks about it so binge watches a Netflix show instead of working on the project.

Your parent says you will not buy you something you really want. Is screaming, "I hate you!" and threatening to run away a  healthy or unhealthy way of managing your disappointment?

True or false: Self-regulation is when we can tell how we are feeling and decide what we need to feel better

Molly is uncomfortable presenting her Science project in front of the entire class so she fakes sick.

True or False: Mindfulness means focusing on being in the present moment and observing thoughts without judgement.

Is splashing your face with cold water a healthy or unhealthy coping strategy for dealing with stress?

A kid in your class is always teasing you. One day at recess you shove her hard and she falls to the ground.

Your mom keeps calling your name but you are mad at her so you ignore her.

The train is delayed and you are getting worried you are going to be late to a party. Is listening to music a healthy way of managing your anxiety?

Is writing your feelings on paper then ripping it up a healthy or unhealthy coping strategy?

You don't want to go to school today because you had a fight at recess with a classmate so you pretend you are sick.  Cough cough.  

Is recognizing HALT signals (hungry, angry, lonely, tired) a healthy or unhealthy coping strategy for dealing with stress?

You are worried about a test tomorrow so you stress eat 15 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.