Life Changes

What is a change?

• A change is a process or result of becoming different.
• A change is a temporary alteration that always reverts back.
• A change is a fixed outcome that cannot be modified.
• A change is when everything stays the same.

Are changes good or bad?

• Good

• Bad

• Neither, they are just something that happens.

Is it possible to live life without experiencing some type of change?

• Yes

• No

Which of these would be an example of a positive change?

• Your friend moving away

• Getting a new job

• Getting fired

• Breaking your neck

A change is good if it has a ________ impact on our lives.

• Negative

• Small

• Large

• Positive

Are positive changes always easy to deal with?

• Yes

• No

What are the skills called that we use when we are experiencing a change?

• Hygiene skills

• Coping skills

• Social skills

• Life skills

What are coping skills?

• Strategies or techniques to manage stress and difficult situations.
• Ways to increase stress and difficult situations.

• Techniques to ignore stress and difficult situations.
• Ways to avoid stress and difficult situations.

Which of these is a positive coping skill when handling stressful situations?

• Engaging in unhealthy behaviors like excessive drinking or smoking
• Practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques
• Avoiding the situation altogether
• Bottling up emotions and not seeking support

Which of these is a negative coping skill when handling stressful situations?

• Avoiding or ignoring the problem
• Practicing mindfulness and meditation
• Engaging in physical exercise
• Seeking support from friends and family