Coping Skills Game

What are coping skills?

I can use these coping skills to move my body and exert energy to help myself manage my emotions.

True or False: Taking a break is an example of a healthy coping skill.

Which of the following is not a healthy coping skill that we practiced during group?

This is an example of positive self-talk: "I didn't do well on my math test, but if I can keep trying and improve."

True or False: Yelling at my friend because I am frustrated is an example of a healthy coping skill.

Jamie didn't make the basketball team. Which of the following is a positive self-talk statment he can use?

Jessica is having a tough day. Which of the following is an example of a positive self-talk statement she could use?

If I recognize my emotions, it is easier to identify when I need to use a coping skill.

These skills are what we have been learning about during group:

I can use this to keep a positive mindset and to challenge negative thinking.

True or False: There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills.

True or False: With practice, I can keep getting better at using my coping skills to help me manage my emotions.

This coping skill allows us to get oxygen to our brain and helps our body to calm down and our heart rate to slow.

When I am feeling frustrated, I know what coping strategies I can use to help manage my emotions!