The Coping Strategies Workshop is an interactive, strengths-based program designed to help build practical skills for managing stress, emotions, and everyday challenges. Through hands-on activities, movement-based tools, and creative expression, participants learn healthy outlets that support emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.
This workshop introduces students to a variety of coping methods—both proactive and in-the-moment strategies—so each participant can discover what works best for their unique needs. Facilitators guide students through engaging stations such as energy-release activities, music-based coping, positive affirmation building, art as a coping tool, journaling, guided rest and relaxation, and breathing techniques. Each station emphasizes safety, self-awareness, and the importance of having multiple healthy ways to handle tough emotions.
By the end of the workshop, students will:
- Understand the purpose and importance of coping skills
- Identify physical, emotional, and creative strategies that help regulate stress
- Practice hands-on techniques they can use at home, school, or in the community
- Increase confidence in their ability to manage overwhelming feelings
- Build a personalized “coping toolkit” they can continue to use long after the workshop
This workshop supports the development of emotionally healthy youth, strengthens school climate, and empowers participants with skills that improve focus, behavior, communication, and overall mental wellness.