COPING- Help children deal with the stress in their lives by teaching them a basic 3-step coping process of 1.describing the situation, 2.realizing what you can't change or control about the situation, and 3.exploring what you can do to help yourself cope. Emphasis is placed on understanding the difference between what you can and cannot change or control. Write directly on the poster and use the dial to point to sections of the Coping Key. Use the 0-10 VelcroŽ scale with a VelcroŽ tab to evaluate their coping skills. Used one on one or in small groups, COPING is an excellent tool for helping children process loss and change issues.
