Coping Skills Video Notes - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards capturing the coping skills described in the video notes (P1–P3).

Pressure Pretend

A coping strategy for feeling overwhelmed: roll up in a blanket, say 'I'm a cozy burrito!', and add pillows on your legs to create a wrapped, comforting feeling.

Stomp Stomp Boom

A frustration outlet: stomp feet several times, clap hard, and shout 'BOOM!' to vent energy.

Kindness Cocoon

A self-soothing practice when feeling guilty or shy: hug yourself, whisper kind words like 'I'm learning. I'm kind,' and imagine wrap-your-wings comfort.

Color Hunt

A grounding game: find a red thing, a blue thing, and a yellow thing, then point to and name each one.

Secret Whisper

A private self-soothing moment for embarrassment: cup hands over the mouth, whisper a secret to yourself, and say 'Shhh!'.

Volcano Breath

A breathing exercise for exploding feelings: place hands on the belly, inhale for 4 seconds, then exhale with a roar.

Animal Shakes

A movement activity for scared or wiggly feelings: shake like a wet dog, jump like a frog, then freeze like a deer.

Magic Freeze

A quick freeze technique for rushing or wild feelings: whisper 'Freeze!', turn into a statue, and count to five.

Bubble Breath

A calming breathing exercise: pretend to blow bubbles, then take slow, deep breaths to steady sadness or shakiness.

Muscle Melt

A tension-release sequence: squeeze fists tightly, freeze, then shake loose like jelly to relax tense muscles.

Silent Scream

A bonus skill to vent fear or anger quietly: open your mouth wide but keep it silent; use the moment to imagine a powerful silent roar.

Hand Squeeze

A secret hand cue for needing help: squeeze your hand three times to signal you need support.

Volume Knob

A self-regulation cue: pretend to turn an ear knob or volume control and whisper or lower your voice when things feel too loud.