Coping Skills
This grounding skill asks you to name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, etc.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
Thinking in extremes like “always” or “never.”
What is black-and-white thinking?
Saying how you feel using “I feel…” instead of blaming others.
What are I-statements?
This cartoon sponge lives in a pineapple under the sea.
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants?
This is the fastest land animal.
What is a cheetah?
Taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body is an example of this type of coping.
What is deep breathing?
Assuming someone is mad at you without proof.
What is mind reading?
Listening carefully without interrupting and showing understanding.
What is active listening?
This singer is known as the “King of Pop.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
This animal is known for playing dead as a defense mechanism.
What is an opossum?
Doing something enjoyable to improve your mood (even if you don’t feel like it).
What is behavioral activation?
Expecting the worst possible outcome.
What is catastrophizing?
Clearly expressing your needs while respecting others.
What is assertive communication?
This movie features a young lion named Simba.
What is The Lion King?
This sea animal has three hearts.
What is an octopus?
This DBT skill includes cold water, exercise, and breathing to calm intense emotions.
What is TIPP?
Believing something is true just because you feel it strongly.
What is emotional reasoning?
This skill involves saying “no” without over-explaining.
What is setting boundaries?
This TV show follows a group of friends living in New York City and hanging out at Central Perk.
What is Friends?
This animal is known to have the strongest bite force of any living animal.
What is a crocodile?
Accepting reality as it is, even if you don’t like it.
What is radical acceptance?
Taking blame for things that are not fully your responsibility.
What is personalization?
This DBT skill helps you ask for what you want while maintaining respect.
What is DEAR MAN?
This wizard attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Who is Harry Potter?
This animal can sleep standing up and has excellent memory.
What is an elephant?