Coping Skills
In through your nose and out through your mouth is this classic physical stress-reducer.
Deep breathing.
This heavy feeling happens when you lose something or someone important to you.
Grief/sadness.
Saying "No" politely to protect your time and energy is setting a healthy what?
Boundary.
When a friend is talking, you show this by NOT interrupting them.
Respect.
Drinking a big glass of cool water when you are thirsty keeps your body what.
Hydrated.
Writing down your thoughts, worries, or daily gratitude in a notebook is called this.
Journaling.
The uncomfortable racing-heart feeling when your brain thinks you are in danger.
Anxiety/Fear.
Actively listening without interrupting while someone else shares their story is a sign of this.
Empathy/respect.
Giving a person a compliment or sharing an item is an act of what?
Kindness.
Telling yourself "It's okay, mistakes happen" is a way to be gentle with your own what?
Mind/self.
Stepping away from a heated moment for 10 minutes to cool down is an example of taking a what?
A physical signal that tells you a boundary has been crossed or a situation feels unfair.
Anger.
Watching another group member successfully handle a problem gives you this, which helps you believe you can too.
Hope.
When you feel bad for someone who is sad and try to comfort them, you are showing this.
Care/empathy.
Turning off your phone at night and closing your eyes helps your brain do this for tomorrow.
Reset.
Moving your body to burn off nervous energy is a form of this coping tool.
Exercise.
A warm feeling of appreciation for the good things in your life.
Gratitude.
You can squeeze this soft foam object when you feel overwhelmed.
Stress ball.
Working with others to get a job or task complete is showing good what.
Teamwork.
Making an appointment to see a doctor just to make sure everything is okay is called a what.
Checkup.
The practice of focusing completely on the present moment without judgment.
Mindfulness.
This feeling tells you that you need rest and time away from demands.
Burnout/exhaustion.
Doing a puzzle, coloring, or playing a game are fun examples of a what?
Hobby/recreation.
Hugging a stuffed animal or wrapping yourself in a heavy blanket is a way to feel what?
Cozy/safe.
Sitting under a shady tree or going to a park for fresh air is an example of what.
Spending time in nature.