Hello! Aubrey here with another Helpers article! Today we are going to talk about coping skills. 

Coping skills help when you are panicking. Some coping strategies I use are looking around the room and naming specific items you see. Some good coping strategies are petting an animal, sleeping, drawing, and getting a hug. 

Coping can really help out your anxiety by distracting you. From personal experiences, I use coping all the time! Sweet smelling items can help as well. Feeling stressed at home? Light a candle! Lots of candles help me out because their smells calm me down. 

That’s it for today! See you next time! – Aubrey Williamson, 7th grade