Sammy is a 7 year old hispanic boy who loves playing games. The problem is, Sammy has a difficult time losing. When Sammy loses he becomes upset, sometimes crying and throwing the pieces. His friends and family do not want to play with him when he gets upset. Sammy realizes he needs to learn to control his emotions. Sammy starts to use coping skills. When Sammy becomes upset, he starts by taking a deep breath and counting to 10. This makes him feel better. 

Sammy hates losing

Sammy playing a board game with a focused expression on his face

Sammy is a 7-year-old boy who loves playing games. He plays with his friends and family every chance he gets. His favorite games are board games and sports. Sammy always tries his best to win. But when he loses, he gets very upset.

Sammy Loves Games

Sammy crying and throwing game pieces in frustration

When Sammy loses, he sometimes cries and throws the game pieces. His friends and family do not like it when he acts this way. They start to not want to play with him anymore. Sammy feels sad and lonely. He realizes he needs to change.

Trouble with Losing

Sammy talking to his mom, with a thoughtful expression on his face

Sammy talks to his mom about his problem. She teaches him to take a deep breath and count to 10 when he feels upset. Sammy decides to try it the next time he plays a game. He takes a deep breath and counts to 10 when he loses. It makes him feel better.

Learning to Cope

Sammy playing a game with a happy and calm expression, surrounded by friends and family

Sammy keeps practicing his new coping skills. His friends and family notice the change in him. They start to enjoy playing games with him again. Sammy feels happy and proud of himself. He learns that it's okay to lose sometimes.