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  1. Coping Skills Training
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Coping Skills Training

Explore a curated collection of free resources designed to help educators, students, and parents develop effective coping skills. Access practical strategies, interactive activities, and real-world examples that build resilience and emotional regulation. These tools empower learners to manage challenges, adapt to change, and maintain mental wellness in everyday situations.

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Coping Superhero Skills

This 6-session, 15–30-minute individual counseling series supports a shy 6th-grade student learning personalized coping strategies (deep breathing, grounding, journaling, art, seeking support, routines, cognitive restructuring). Tier 3 intensive intervention fosters self-regulation when experiencing depression or anxiety through practiced skills and observation-based progress.

Tier 3
10/3

Yvonne Brown

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CA Psychologist

Coping Champions- Knight Alcantar

This 4-session, 30-minute-per-session counseling series guides a 7th grade student through mastering positive coping skills for overwhelming feelings. Through interactive lessons and a custom game, the student will practice stop-and-think, deep breathing, positive self-talk, and grounding techniques, aiming for 80% accuracy across scenarios.

Tier 3
10/3

Yvonne Brown

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CA Psychologist

Coping in Action

A 36-session individualized counseling series designed to help Isabella apply anxiety coping strategies in real-time classroom and social settings. Each 30-minute session builds on prior learning, tracks self-regulation progress, and empowers Isabella to advocate for support. Embedded reflection sheets facilitate data collection for student, teacher, and counselor feedback.

Tier 3
9/2
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Madelyn Moorhouse

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MA Psychologist

Coping Skills Toolbox

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session for adults, participants will discover and discuss a variety of coping skills, understand when to use them, and practice selecting appropriate strategies. This lesson is important for enhancing emotional resilience and providing practical tools for stress management.

Tier 2
6/12

Rachel

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OH Counselor, Social Worker

How Do You Cope?

One-on-one counseling session designed for a 10th grader to explore and develop personal coping strategies for stress and anxiety. This 40-minute session will guide the student through self-reflection, skill-building, and planning actionable coping techniques to use in daily life.

Tier 3
5/21
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Jazmeen Rivera

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IL Social Worker

CBT Coping Quest

A 10-session individual social work curriculum for a 4th grade student with autism focused on building emotional regulation through cognitive behavioral triangles and coping skills practice. Each 30-minute session provides explicit instruction, repeated practice, and fading adult support, helping the student connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and apply a variety of coping strategies in real time.

Tier 3
8/27
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R Silva

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MA Social Worker, Special Education Teacher

Coping Skills Adventure

In this lesson, students will learn essential coping skills through an engaging game-based activity and a reflective worksheet. This lesson is important as it equips students with strategies to manage their emotions and stress, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.

Tier 1
2/25
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Melissa Mader

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MA Counselor

Anxiety Coping Champions

A 30-session individualized program for an 8th grader to identify anxiety triggers, name feelings, learn coping skills, and practice using them in real or imagined scenarios. This Tier 3 intervention builds self-awareness and self-regulation through structured lessons, engaging activities, and measurable progress. Each 30-minute session includes a lesson plan, slide deck, script, worksheet, discussion, activity, game, and rubric.

Tier 3
9/2
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clukasik

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MA Counselor

Counseling Corner

A one-on-one counseling session for 5th graders focused on identifying emotions and learning coping strategies. This Tier 3 individualized lesson empowers students to understand their feelings and practice tools for emotional regulation within 30 minutes.

Tier 3
5/13
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Abby Downing

S

MA Counselor

Coping Skills Challenge

In this engaging lesson for 7th graders, students will explore various coping skills to enhance their mental health awareness. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with practical strategies to manage stress and emotions, fostering resilience and well-being. The session will last 45 minutes and is designed for a Tier 1 classroom setting, ensuring all students benefit from these essential life skills.

Tier 1
4/9
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nsiegel

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MA Social Worker

Your Coping Toolbox

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, adults with schizophrenia will learn practical coping strategies to manage stress and symptoms. This lesson builds self-awareness, emotional regulation, and peer support to enhance daily functioning.

Tier 2
9/1

Tolu

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US Instructor

Developing Coping Strategies

This lesson focuses on equipping students with practical coping strategies for various emotional challenges.

Tier 1
2/26
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Cyndi Chadwick-De Bray

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AZ Special Education Teacher

Coping Strategies Exploration

This lesson is designed for a one-on-one counseling session with a 4th-grade student. The focus is on helping the student identify five coping strategies they can use when experiencing heightened emotions. This lesson is important as it equips the student with practical tools to manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.

Tier 3
2/25
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Gianna Akerberg

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MA Counselor, Social Worker

Healing & Coping: My Power

This 30-minute individual therapy session for an 8th-grade student addresses self-harm and explores alternative coping mechanisms. It's crucial because it provides a safe space for the student to process difficult emotions and learn healthy ways to manage distress.

Tier 3
9/26
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Brittney Bullard

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NC Social Worker

Calm & Carry On

An individual 15-minute SEL counseling session for a 7th grader to identify stress triggers and practice quick, evidence-based coping strategies like breathing and grounding. This targeted Tier 3 intervention helps students develop self-regulation tools they can use anytime to feel more in control and resilient.

Tier 3
5/16
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Tia McMahon

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NY Counselor

Grief Counseling Simulation

This lesson involves a simulation-based activity where students role-play as grief counselors and clients. Through this exercise, students will learn effective communication and empathy skills, which are crucial for interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence. The lesson includes feedback sessions to help students reflect on their performance and improve their skills, making it a valuable experience for personal and professional development.

Tier 1
2/25
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Stephanie Cordero

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TX Counselor

Coping Skills Compass

In this individual 30-minute session, a 7th grader will learn to identify personalized coping skills, explore healthy strategies, and reflect on which work best. This lesson fosters self-awareness and emotional resilience by guiding students through practical exercises and reflection.

Tier 3
5/13
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Ivonne Antonio

E

CA Counselor, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist

Feelings & Coping Skills

This 8-week individualized lesson plan helps a 3rd-grade student identify and express feelings, and develop healthy coping skills, especially regarding the incarceration of his father. Each session is 30 minutes. The student will learn to recognize emotions, understand triggers, and practice constructive ways to manage sadness and conflict.

Tier 3
9/24
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Avery Takaha

E

CA Counselor

Healing Through Coping

This 30-minute individual lesson for a student with Bipolar Disorder provides strategies to identify triggers, understand self-harm urges, and develop alternative coping mechanisms to manage intense feelings. It's crucial for the student's well-being and emotional regulation.

Tier 3
9/23

Orissa Lavia

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NY Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, Psychologist

Coping Skills Adventure

This 12-session lesson series is designed for 3rd and 4th graders to explore and develop coping skills. Each session lasts 15-20 minutes and includes engaging activities tailored for students with auditory processing challenges and English language learners. The lessons aim to empower students with practical strategies to manage stress and emotions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Tier 1
5/5

Erica

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MA Counselor, General Education Teacher

Coping Power-Up

In this 45-minute session for 7th graders, students will learn and practice academic coping skills to manage stress and tough emotions effectively. This lesson supports Competency 6 by teaching strategies like deep breathing, positive self-talk, and time management, helping students increase their confidence and emotional resilience.

Tier 1
6/11
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Emily

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KS Counselor

Emotional First Aid: Coping Strategies for Tough Times

Equip students with emotional coping skills for when they encounter personal challenges. They will learn practical strategies for immediate emotional support, fostering resilience and a positive mental health framework.

Tier 1
3/4

p adams

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NC Social Worker

Healing Superpowers: Coping Mechanisms for Resilience

This two-session lesson is designed for a 13-year-old girl to explore and develop coping mechanisms after surviving trauma. The lesson aims to empower her with practical strategies to manage emotions and build resilience. Each session is 25 minutes long and includes a lesson plan, activity, and discussion to facilitate understanding and application of these vital skills.

Tier 3
3/26
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Darcy Lord-Evans

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NC Counselor

Coping Skills Toolbox

In this 90-minute workshop, adult learners will explore and practice evidence-based coping skills to manage stress and enhance well-being. This Tier 1 session provides practical strategies, interactive activities, and personal reflection to empower participants to build their own Coping Skills Toolbox. Perfect for workplace training, community groups, or general adult education.

Tier 1
9/11
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Felisha Thompson

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AR Counselor

Coping Skills Superheroes: Building Resilience Together

In this engaging 30-minute session for 6th and 7th graders, students will explore and develop healthy coping skills through interactive activities and discussions. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to handle stress and emotions effectively, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. The session includes a lesson plan, worksheet, discussion, activity, and game, all designed to support small groups needing extra help in managing emotions.

Tier 2
3/28
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Michael Warren (Counselor)

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AZ Counselor

Stress and Coping Skills Workshop

This lesson is designed to help an individual student identify stressful situations and develop appropriate coping skills. Through a combination of video, guided discussion, and self-reflection activities, the student will learn to recognize stressors and apply coping mechanisms effectively. This lesson is crucial for empowering the student with the tools they need to manage stress, enhancing their emotional resilience and overall well-being.

Tier 3
2/25

Brytnee Peacock

E

CA Psychologist

Coping Skills Quest

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' coping skills through engaging activities and discussions. By using game-based and inquiry-based learning strategies, students will explore various coping mechanisms and understand their importance in managing stress and emotions. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop resilience and emotional intelligence, which are essential for their overall well-being and success. The lesson is tailored for an 8th-grade female student with a pessimistic outlook, aiming to provide her with positive coping strategies.

Tier 3
5/2

Yvonne Brown

E

CA Psychologist

Coping Skills Crew

This 15-minute, one-session lesson helps a 5th-grade individual student identify and practice simple coping skills to manage emotions in the classroom. Learning these skills can help students feel more in control and reduce disruptive behaviors.

Tier 3
9/30
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Siobhan Shaw

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MA Psychologist

Coping Skills Quest

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' coping skills through engaging activities and discussions. By using game-based and inquiry-based learning strategies, students will explore various coping mechanisms and understand their importance in managing stress and emotions. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop resilience and emotional intelligence, which are essential for their overall well-being and success. The lesson is tailored for an 8th-grade female student with a pessimistic outlook, aiming to provide her with positive coping strategies.

Tier 3
5/2

Yvonne Brown

E

CA Psychologist

Coping Power-Up

A 15-minute tailored lesson to help an 11-year-old girl with ADHD and depression learn alternative coping strategies to self-harm. This individual session introduces multiple evidence-based skills, boosting her emotional resilience and self-regulation.

Tier 3
5/13
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David Sayegh

E

CA Psychologist

Coping Superpowers

In this 15-minute individualized session, a 3rd grader will learn to identify feelings of sadness and anger and practice simple, effective coping strategies. This worksheet equips him with a personalized ‘toolbox’ of coping skills to handle big emotions, fostering self-regulation and resilience.

Tier 3
5/14
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Meridith Henry

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FL Counselor, Social Worker

Coping Skills Adventure

This lesson is designed to help a 20-year-old intellectually disabled student learn and utilize coping skills to manage emotions and understand the causes of their upset feelings. Through a combination of video, interactive activities, and discussions, the student will engage in a supportive learning environment that encourages self-awareness and emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it empowers the student with practical strategies to handle emotional challenges, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

Tier 3
2/25

David Sayegh

E

CA Psychologist

Coping Quest

In this 30-minute Tier 1 session, 7th-grade students will explore and practice healthy coping skills through interactive games and challenges. By gamifying stress-management techniques, this lesson empowers teenage boys to build resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation in a fun and supportive environment.

Tier 1
5/9
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Nicole Green

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WV Counselor

My Coping Toolbox

This individual counseling session helps 2nd-grade students identify and practice coping strategies to manage their emotions effectively. It's a 30-minute session designed for one-on-one support.

Tier 3
Monday
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cwile

S

MA Counselor

Coping Superpowers

An engaging 24-session Tier 2 group program for K–5 students to build a versatile coping skills toolbox—covering anger management, anxiety reduction, conflict resolution, stress relief, and social skills. Each 15-minute session includes a warm-up, focused lesson, interactive game or activity, reflection reading, discussion, worksheet practice, a quick quiz, and a cool-down. This scaffolded series helps small groups of students practice and generalize skills across emotions and situations.

Tier 2
8/5
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David Sayegh

E

CA Psychologist

Stress Busters: Coping Skills Workshop

This lesson engages students in identifying stressors and exploring coping strategies through interactive exercises. It provides hands-on tools to manage stress effectively, which is crucial for students' mental health and academic success.

Tier 1
2/25
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Imani Russell

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MI Social Worker, Special Education Teacher, Behavior Interventionist

Coping Card Quest

A 3-session individualized program for a fifth grader with extreme ADHD and Autism to learn emotional regulation and coping strategies through engaging card-based games and structured counseling support. Each 30-minute session uses play-based activities, visual supports, and clear prompts to build safe practice opportunities for identifying emotions, problem-solving, and positive action. Tier 3 intensive intervention.

Tier 3
8/27

Hanna Figgins

E

CA Psychologist, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Focus & Feelings

A one-on-one counseling session for a 4th grader with ADHD and behavioral symptoms, focused on building self-awareness of emotions and strategies for maintaining focus. This 60-minute, Tier 3 intervention will help the student identify triggers, practice coping skills, and develop a personalized action plan.

Tier 3
6/9
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Sophie Clark

S

MA Social Worker

Coping Strategies Workshop

This lesson introduces 10th grade students to effective coping strategies through active learning. Students will engage in a discussion to explore different coping mechanisms and participate in an activity to practice these strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage stress and emotions, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

Tier 1
2/25

Michelle Schneider

E

CA Psychologist