This worksheet is asking you to think about how you handle tough feelings or stressful situations — these are called “coping skills.” You’ll fill in three sections:
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Coping Skills I Already Use
Think of things you already do when you’re upset, stressed, or overwhelmed. These can be small or big — like talking to a friend, listening to music, taking deep breaths, going for a walk, drawing, writing in a journal, watching a funny video, etc.
2.
Coping Skills I Would Like to Use More
These are healthy ways to cope that you know about but don’t use often yet. Maybe you’ve heard they help, or you tried them once and liked them. Examples: meditating, exercising regularly, saying “no” when you’re overloaded, asking for help, practicing gratitude, doing yoga, etc.
3.
Coping Skills That Are Unhealthy
These are things people sometimes do to feel better in the moment, but they cause more problems later. Examples: yelling at others, ignoring your feelings until you explode, skipping school or work, using drugs or alcohol, self-harm, binge eating or not eating at all, scrolling on your phone for hours to avoid dealing with stuff.
You don’t have to share this with anyone unless you want to — it’s just for you to understand yourself better.
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Final Answer:
Fill in each section with honest answers based on your own experiences. There’s no right or wrong — this is about learning what helps you and what doesn’t.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free printable coping skills worksheets for adults.
