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Coping Skills List

Calming the Mind/Body Physical Movement Creative Sensory
Breathing techniques Yoga Journal Aromatherapy or essential oils
Guided Meditation Dance Read Weighted lap mat or blanket
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Go for a walk Color or paint Chewing gum
Get fresh air outside Stretch Sew/knit/crotchet Deep Pressure
Puzzle or Rubik's Cube Water
  • Shower/bath
  • Swim
  • Water table
Draw/design Heavy Work
Pet an animal Organize something Make something with your hands
  • Woodworking
  • Clothes
  • Finger painting
  • Pottery
  • LEGO pieces
  • Playdough
  • Jewelry
  • Cooking/baking
  • Gardening
Have a hot or cold drink
Let it out
  • Vent
  • Social connection
Exercise Create a to-do list or an accomplished list Listen to music