Calm Behavior and Coping Skills

What does it mean to stay calm in a stressful situation?

• Yell until someone fixes it

• Ignore the problem completely

• Stay in control and think clearly

• Walk away angrily

Which of these is a good calming strategy?

• Holding your breath

• Deep breathing and counting to ten

• Shouting into a pillow

• Running away from the situation

Why is calmness important in school?

• So teachers won’t get mad

• It helps you avoid all problems

• It helps you think, learn, and solve problems better

• It makes you look cooler

When you feel angry or upset, what is the first step to staying calm?

• Yell at the person who upset you

• Take a deep breath and pause

• Leave without asking

• Blame someone else

What is a calm way to handle a disagreement with a friend?

• Listen to their point of view and speak respectfully

• Walk away and never talk to them again

• Post about them on social media

• Start an argument in front of others

What happens in your body when you calm down?

• Your heart races faster

• Your breathing slows and you feel more relaxed

• You get more tired

Which activity could help you stay calm before a test?

• Panic and rush through your notes

• Talk to friends about unrelated topics

• Take deep breaths and remind yourself you are prepared

• Watch TV until the test starts

If someone says something mean, what calm response could you give?

• "Whatever!" and walk away

• Yell back at them

• "I don't appreciate that. Please stop."

• Ignore it and push them later

What’s one sign that you are not calm?

• You’re breathing slowly

• Your muscles are relaxed

• You’re yelling or crying uncontrollably

• You’re thinking clearly

Which of the following shows calm behavior during a group activity?

• Talking over others to get your point across

• Waiting your turn and listening to others

• Complaining if things don’t go your way

• Giving up when there’s a disagreement