Find your coping strategies.
Coping strategies are things that we do that help us calm down and deal with difficult situations. They can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths or going for a walk. Everyone is different and that means that each person has to find a coping strategy that works best for them. Some other examples of common coping strategies include:
Try making a list of the ones that work best for you! You can even create a bag or basket of items that help you calm down so you can have it ready the next time you need to use your coping strategies.
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Coping strategies are things that we do that help us calm down and deal with difficult situations. They can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths or going for a walk. Everyone is different and that means that each person has to find a coping strategy that works best for them. Some other examples of common coping strategies include:
- Drawing / coloring
- Listening to music
- Taking a bath
- Talking with someone you trust
- Playing a game
- Taking a nap
- Reading a book
- Counting from 1 to 10
- Exercising
- Watching a video
- Using positive self-talk
- Asking for help
Try making a list of the ones that work best for you! You can even create a bag or basket of items that help you calm down so you can have it ready the next time you need to use your coping strategies.
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