Coping Skills
Here are some videos that will help you cope with all your feelings.
Distraction
In this video, Adam Parker talks about how sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. It could be some crazy events in the world or if a family member or pet gets sick, those events are beyond our control. There are things we can do to cope with by distracting ourselves. It doesn’t mean to not do our homework but it means it’s good to take a break or do something else if we are very stressed out. This is a great way to manage our emotions. Mr. Parker finishes up the video with a great song about ways we can distract ourselves and better control our emotions.
Lyrics
When I feel like I’m stressed out or needing a break I can go for walk Hop on my bicycle, listen to music , or grab some crayons and draw Sometimes distractions, are all that you need Uncomfortable feelings I want them leave Getting away from my problems .. can actually help me solve them It’s ok to take a break It’s ok to distract your mind Feel free to share these videos with anyone or any organization that might be able to use them, just give credit to Mr. Parker and a link back to this page.
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Self Talk
In this video, Adam Parker talks about why listening to our inner coach can be a powerful tool to grow our emotional intelligence. Sometimes we have positive or negative voices in our heads. It’s important to listen to our kind and positive thoughts and call it our inner coach. The critics are the negatives voices that put us down and say mean words. By paying attention to our inner coach it can help us be more positive and succeed. Mr. Parker finishes up with a song to help us remember to pay attention to the positive thoughts and not listen to our inner critic.
Lyrics
I’m going to talk to myself to figure out my problems Inner coach is helping together we can solve them Kind words in the back of my head maybe I can’t do this at least not yet My positive thoughts are going to help me through I can do it and you can do Tell yourself that you can handle it don’t give up no don’t ever quit Inner coach is here to help you through Kind words in the back of my head.
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Yoga
In this video, Adam Parker talks about why yoga can be a great coping skill. If you’ve never tried yoga or don’t know what it is, don’t worry Mr. Parker explains what it is and it’s super easy for anyone to try. He walks us through some awesome yoga poses that will help us develop the skills to deal with our emotions. He finishes with a great song we can sing along with at home about yoga.
Lyrics
Whoa I’m stretching out Whoa I’m slowly starting to count I’m clearing my mind I’m clearing my head from the things that are bothering me I’m sitting right here being present at least I’m trying to be Yoga yoga is going to call me down Focus on me stretching my legs breathe it out
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Journaling
In this video, Adam Parker discusses his next topic of social-emotional skills. He explains why journaling is a really important tool to process the feelings we feel every day. Writing about our feelings can be great to remind us of the situations in our life and how they made us feel. Sometimes the same thing can make us feel different emotions. For instance, Mr. Parker talks about how if he eats candy it makes him feel happy, but that if eats too much candy he will feel sick. He finishes up by singing a song about writing in his journal.
Lyrics
When I’m starting to feel a feeling It’s gonna help me write down I’ve got journal of all my feelings For smiles, tears or frown If I am feeling unsure, my books is right here It’s a guide for thoughts, I don’t need to fear This little book, will help me process If I’m feeling nervous or I’m feeling stressed Feels so good to write in my journal
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Deep Breathing
In this video, Adam Parker explains how important deep breathing is and because it’s spirit Friday he wears a crazy hat. If you have a crazy hat at home make sure to wear it while you watch this video. In this emotional lesson, Mr. Parker talks about how deep breaths and thinking about our breathing can get rid of our anger and frustration and help us get focused. Mr. Parker walks us through how to breathe and what to focus on when we are doing these exercises. When we breathe out we end up letting out all of our negative thoughts. He finishes up with a song to help us remember these great breathing exercises.
Lyrics
Take a deep breath and let it out real slow breathe it out through our mouth‘s but first in through your nose Letting go of the mad while we blow it all out doing our breathing it can help us calm down
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Taking a Break
In this video, Adam Parker explains why he’s excited and thankful for the beautiful weather and how excited that he has over 1000 subscribers on his channel. Mr. Parker discusses why taking a break is so important if you having a difficult time. Taking a break seems really simple, but actually it’s a really important skill to use to calm down and make sure you don’t lose your temper. He sings a great song to help us remember when we feel our anger thermometer rising to take a step back and take a break.
Lyrics
Have you ever been feeling so mad hot like your face it could burn Got in a fight with your dad recess ended it was almost your turn Think about think about what you could do Scream and shout yelling loud or just take some time for you I think I’ll just take a break I don’t want to get angry and make a mistake I’m just gonna walk away take some time expressing my feelings calm and quiet I can handle this with some space I think I’ll just take a break
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Movement
In this video, Adam Parker talks about how it’s spirit Friday again so he decided to wear a unicorn costume. He finishes up this week which has been focused on coping skills. Mr. Parker talks about movement and about why it’s an amazing way to cope with our emotions. He explains how there are both big and small movements and why they both can make huge differences in how we feel. He finishes up with a song to help us remember how important movement is. So get out there and move your body!
Lyrics
Sometimes you just need to move
Getting out can change your mood
Big move, or little, doesn't matter it’s all fun
To dance, to play, to wiggle all the cares away
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