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 a healthy way to cope with sadness?

• Engaging in physical activities

• Bottling up your emotions

• Avoiding any form of self-care

• Isolating yourself from others

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

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 teacher or counselor

• Punching a wall

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Take a nap

What is one way to reduce stress while studying or doing homework?

• Creating a study/homework schedule and sticking to it

• Procrastinating and leaving everything for the last minute

• Avoiding breaks and studying for long periods of time without resting

• Multitasking and doing multiple tasks at once

Mrs. Ungaro's favorite coping skill is...

• Thinking about the beach

• Ignoring everyone

• Going for a walk

• Screaming at others

What is one way to cope with stress at school?

• Talking to a friend

• Procrastinating on assignments

• Avoiding social situations

• Biting your nails

Which of the following can provide comfort when dealing with sadness?

• Listening to uplifting music or podcasts

• Isolating yourself from others

• Watching sad movies all day

• Engaging in negative self-talk

Which of the following is NOT a healthy coping mechanism for managing stress?

• Eating junk food

• Exercising regularly

• Talking to a trusted friend or family member

• Taking deep breaths and practicing relaxation techniques