Stress Management

Stress and Coping lesson (1)

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DESSERTS

Coping Skills

Creative Coping Skills

  1. Paint

  2. Draw

  3. Write a story/poem

  4. Color

  5. Journal



Technology Coping Skills

  1. Watch a movie

  2. Make a playlist

  3. Listen to music

  4. Play a game

Active Coping Skills

  1. Go for a walk

  2. Do yoga

  3. Exercise

  4. Go outside

Reach- Out Skills

  1. Talk to a friend

  2. Talk to a trusted adult

  3. Perform a random act of kindness for someone

  4. Ask for help

Self-Care Coping Skills

  1. Make a gratitude list

  2. Write down your thoughts/feelings

  3. Chew gum

  4. Drink water

  5. Eat a healthy meal

  6. Meditate

  7. Positive self-talk

  8. Laugh

  9. Get a good night’s sleep

  10. Set realistic goals

  11. Count to 10

  12. Squeeze a stress ball

  13. Deep breathing