Coping Skills and Stress Management

What is a coping skill?

• A strategy to deal with difficulties and stress

• A new type of pencil

• A type of game played during recess

• A type of art project

Which of the following is an example of a coping skill to use at school?

• Taking deep breaths

• Watching Youtube on your Chromebook

• Skipping class

• Venting to friends

How can deep breathing help when you're feeling stressed?

• It can help you relax and calm down

• It can make you dizzy

• It can make you feel more anxious

• It can make you forget about your problems

What is one way to cope with stress at school?

• Talking to a teacher or counselor

• Punching a wall

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Take a nap

How can physical exercise help with coping?

• It can help release endorphins and improve mood

• It can make you forget about your problems

• It can make you feel more tired

• It can make you feel more stressed

What is one way to cope with stress at school?

• Talking to a friend

• Procrastinating on assignments

• Avoiding social situations

• Biting your nails

Why is it important to practice coping skills?

• The more you practice, the easier it is to manage stress and difficulties

• To impress your teachers, counselors and principals

• To show off to friends

• To win a competition for best student

How can expressing emotions through coloring or drawing help with coping?

• It can provide an outlet for emotions

• It can make you forget about your problems

• It can make you feel overwhelmed

• It can help you avoid your feelings

What is a good coping skill to use when feeling anxious before a test?

• Taking deep breaths and give yourself a pep talk

• Cheating on the test

• Wait to the day before to start studying

• Miss school that day so you can avoid the test

What is a good coping strategy to use when feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork?

• Asking for help from a teacher or classmate

• Crying in class

• Go to the bathroom to avoid working on the assignment

• Just give up and promise to do better on the next assignment