Coping Skills
Coping Skills are things we can do to make ourselves feel better when we are going through difficult times. The activities listed below are things you can do to help you feel better when you are upset.
Use this toolbox below to learn new coping skills!
Coping Skills for Kids Quick Guide.pdfIdentifying feelings is a great way to start to manage strong feelings. Practice helping your child identify their feelings. You can also model this and describe your feelings as well. Once it's identified, you can choose an appropriate coping skill to help them manage their feeling(s).
Take Care of Yourself: Eat healthy food; sleep well; understand how you feel
Exercise: Go for a walk; Ride a Bike; Do Yoga
Do Things You Enjoy: Draw; Enjoy Nature; Laugh; Sing; Hang Out with Friends; Play a Game; Watch a Movie; Paint; Listen to Music; Make a Playlist; Make a List of Things You Like
Get Help: Talk to a Friend; Talk to a Trusted Adult
Change your thoughts by using different parts of your brain: Read; Write a Story or Poem; Set a Goal; Learn Something New; Journal
Keep a Positive Attitude: Make a list of things you like; Focus on what you can control; Say positive affirmations
Helping Other people can shift our focus and make us feel better: Perform a Random Act of Kindness
