Coping Skills Gifts

Run, Mike, Run!

A sturdy hand-hold against the vicissitudes of life: $1.00 per minute.

"Closing all the district offices isn't completely negative...I mean it might encourage some of our clients to develop important coping skills."

'Got to give it to him - He knows how to leave gracefully.'

Desert Island Meals.

A desert island with a knotted palm tree

'This has the makings of their toughest season ever.'

Problem Solving: Man rows desert island to land.

In a cycle - one bucket out, one bucket in.

"We needn't have a fancy home, just a place to rest when we no longer roam."

"More rescue efforts, less screenplay."

"OK, fine. Perhaps 'sower of discord in the lower depths of hell' was overstating it."

"All right, boys, we're had our fun."

"Day 4,261... I don’t know how much longer I can survive. Still no signs of civilization. Food is scarce and I fear the wound on my ankle is infected. Still, all this pales in comparison to the horror of having to be anywhere at any particular time."

"Brian's fine. He`s got his own coping mechanism."

"So, what do you do for play?"

Keeping all the balls in the air - skills

"I don't actually talk, I just mimic sounds."

Building a Shelter

"Now you can send it."

'Why, I don't exactly know -- how long HAVE we been here, Bobo?'

Admit it. We have a drinking problem.

'I need a life saving app. I need a life saving app.'

Desert Island Mishap

"Yes, I'm alone."

'Swiss Army Rescue Service. How can we help?'

'I'm glad to see you've started building a boat.'

'Rubbing sticks together was a great idea. After 40 minutes, I'm so warm I don't need a fire!'

Body Language - "Guess why I'm annoyed."

'Go and hunt for your own lunch. Who do you think I am, Ray Mears?!'

'It's called fire...it recycles wood.'

'Straight on, you can't miss it.'

"Is it just me, right, is it just me ...?"

How to Do Small Talk??!!

'All of your references say you play well with others, but there's nothing in here about you actually doing any work.'