ABC Coping Skills 

~ABC Coping Skills for All Ages~

A=  Ask for Help

B=  Take deep breaths, Bake something or go for a Bike ride

C= Count to 10 or 20 or 100, color a picture 

D= Drink water or DANCE

E= Eat your favorite foods (and a balanced diet). OR Exercise!

F= Find a safe place to feel calm. 

G= Go to your happy place (in your imagination or in real life) or Go for a Walk.

H= Hug a friend or family member or a stuffed animal. Have Hope, it will be alright.

I= Imagine! Imagine! Imagine! You imagination can take you to a wonderful place. "I" statements too!

J=Journaling, Jogging, and joking around are all helpful coping skills!

K=Be Kind to yourself and others

L=Listen to Music or LAUGH

M= Make a checklist of things you want to accomplish

N= Name the feeling! (Identifying your emotions is essential to feeling better)

O= Organize your workspace and room! Clear areas=Clear minds

P= Positive Affirmations! (ex: YOU CAN DO THIS)

Q= Find some Quiet time to just sit still.

R= Run or Read your favorite book.

S= Separate yourself from the situation.

T= Talk to someone you trust

U= Use your voice and try to be as understanding as possible

V= Voice your concerns! (Be your own advocate) & just a little bit of video games

W= Write things down! Watch a favorite show or movie!

X= Exhale, it will be okay. (Breathe in, breathe out)

Y= Do some Yoga! (Plenty of examples in the following pages)

Z=Zone out and go into a calming and relaxing mood