What does it mean to cope?
Coping are the thoughts & behaviours people use to manage stressful situations.
Why do we need to cope?
We need to cope to reduce distress & anxiety so that we can keep feeling good.
Act out not coping
Act out coping
Name 4 coping skills
Breathing, Reframing, Problem Solving, Getting help
Name 5 thing that stress you out
Act out what helps you to calm down when stress
What are some of the negative thought you have when you are stess
Give 3 positive thoughts for a stressful situation
I can do this, I believe in myself, Just take one step at a time etc
Where in your body do you feel your stress ?
List 5 ways to calm down big emotions
Deep breath, listen to music, go for a walk, go to a calm place, play lego etc
Describe your calm place. Is it a real or in your imagination?
What does "Acting as if....." mean when talking about coping skills?
Even though I may feel anxious, I can pretend that I'm fine
