Reaching out
Independent coping skills you can use with your own power that do not require the assistance or support of others to help you manage your stress.
What is reaching in?
Speaking directly to someone you have a conflict with about what they have done or said that upset you is an example.
What is clear or assertive communication
Coping skills that either physically or mentally connect you to the world around you, allowing you to stay in the present moment and get away from anxious or distressing thoughts.
What is grounding?
The emotion most associated with getting good news.
What is happiness/joy
A feeling of being overwhelmed either physically or mentally by demands, pressure, or challenges put on us.
What is stress
If you don't want to ask for help because it is either not necessary or it would possibly be disruptive you can use this type of coping skill.
What is reaching in.
Sarcasm or hostile humor, complaining behind someone's back, or cold tones and heavy sighs are an example.
What is passive aggressive communication
Coping skills to use when you need a short break from things that are stressing you out?
What is distraction?
What is sadness
What are the physical symptoms of stress
Seeking or accepting help outside of yourself by talking to or working with other people who can provide support or guidance.
What is reaching out
A statement in which you tell someone what you are feeling and why.
What is an "I" statement?
Coping skills to release overwhelming feelings or emotions such as journaling or talking to a trusted friend.
What is emotional release?
The feeling you get when you find out someone is talking bad about you behind your back.
What is anger
Irritability, anger, feeling overwhelmed, racing thoughts, sadness, and difficulty concentrating are examples.
What are the emotional effects of stress
When you feel like you can't handle or don't know how to handle a situation by yourself or need support or encouragement you can use this type of coping.
What is reaching out
This communication skill is helpful in preventing conflicts from happening in the first place.
What is providing more information and or active listening.
Coping skills that help you build up your positive self-esteem by doing something you enjoy or feel good about.
What is self-kindness?
An emotion depicted by this character.
What is disgust
A consistent, long-term state of tension or perceived demand that lasts for weeks, months, or even years without relief.
What is chronic stress?
Teachers, coaches, friends, parents, siblings, neighbors, and professionals are examples of this type of person.
Who can you go to for help?
What is the least productive form of communication?
What is aggressive?
You can do this if the first person or people you ask for help are not able to give you the right kind of support you are looking for.
What is keep trying new people?
Signs a person is feeling this emotion could include, being irritable, avoidant, socially withdrawn, indecisive or frequently sick or absent.
What is worried or anxious
Suppressing feelings, ignoring issues, and pretending that stress will go away.
What is not helpful for managing stress?