Coping Toolbox

Worksheet Description

This worksheet encourages students to think about three coping strategies that have successfully helped them manage stress in the past. It then asks them to select three new coping strategies they would like to try, with options such as journaling, meditation, and walking away. Finally, students are guided to plan when they will use these strategies in stressful situations. It helps them develop a well-rounded toolbox of coping mechanisms for future use.

Completing this worksheet helps students reflect on successful coping techniques, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence. It encourages them to explore new methods, which promotes adaptability and creativity in managing stress. The worksheet also improves planning skills as students set intentions for future stressful moments. Overall, it reinforces the idea that proactive stress management can be learned and refined over time.