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Coping Strategies

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EXAMPLES OF COPING STRATEGIES:

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _________________

1. Take deep breaths2. Do a positive activity3. Play sports4. Think of something funny5. Take a quick walk6. Practice yoga7. Stand up and stretch8. Listen to music9. Take a time out10. Slowly count to ten11. Use positive self-talk12. Say something kind to yourself13. Talk to a friend14. Talk to an adult15. Close your eyes and relax16. Say, “I can do this”17. Visualize your favorite place18. Think of something happy19. Think of a pet you love20. Think about someone you love21. Get enough sleep22. Eat a healthy snack23. Read a good book24. Set a goal25. Jog in place26. Write in a journal27. Hum your favorite song28. Doodle on paper29. Draw a picture30. Color a coloring page31. Clean something

32. Meditate33. Use a stress ball34. Dance35. Write a letter36. Look at pictures you’ve taken37. Make a gratitude list38. List your positive qualities39. Do something kind40. Give someone a hug41. Put a puzzle together42. Do something you love43. Build something44. Play with clay45. Hug a stuffed animal46. Rip paper into pieces47. Play an instrument48. Watch a good movie49. Take pictures50. Garden51. Write a list52. Keep a positive attitude53. Schedule time for yourself54. Blow bubbles55. Write a positive note56. Chew gum57. Paint your nails58. Write a story59. Blog60. Read a joke book61. Write a poem62. Drink cold water

Coping Strategies

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EXAMPLES OF COPING STRATEGIES:

Name: ___________________________________ Date: _________________

63. Draw cartoons64. Read a magazine65. Write a thank you note66. Count to 10067. Make a list for the future68. Read inspirational quotes69. Compliment yourself70. Visualize a stop sign71. Laugh72. Smile in the mirror73. Smile at others74. Do schoolwork75. Look at animal pictures76. Hyperfocus on an object77. Notice 5 things you can see78. Paint with water colors79. Use a relaxation app80. Watch a funny video81. Drink some tea

82. Cook or bake83. Plan a fun trip84. Use an I-statement85. Identify your emotions86. Express your feelings to someone87. Write down your thoughts88. Identify a positive thought89. Make your day’s schedule90. List 10 positives about you91. Ask yourself, “What do I need right now?”92. Tell someone you are thankful for them93. Pet an animal94. Make a list of choices95. Ask an adult for help96. Organize something97. Play a card game98. Listen to nature sounds99. Sit and relax all your muscles100. Ask for a break

CAN YOU THINK OF ANY MORE?

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