Grounding
Name the grounding technique that uses sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
Pomni is feeling intense anxiety about being trapped. What is a healthy way she could express this?
What is talking to someone/journaling?
Caine's "Exit" door often leads to nowhere. Relying on this is a form of...
What is avoidance?
Ragatha's room is filled with friendly plushies. This is an example of creating a...
What is a safe space/cozy corner?
What does Pomni use to cope with her emotions?
What is searching for an escape.
This type of breathing involves slow, deep breaths to calm your nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
Kinger has an obsession with insects. Turning a fear into a hobby is a form of...
What is sublimation/coping?
When you feel you are falling into "The Void" of depression, what is one coping skill to use?
What is reaching out for help?
Bubble is Caine's helper, but also a source of chaos. What is a "healthy boundary" you can set with an overwhelming friend?
What is saying "I need some alone time."
What does Jax use to cope with his emotions?
What is masking his vulnerability with a persona of indifference and cruelty.
When feeling overwhelmed, this skill helps you focus on what you are sensing right now.
What is mindfulness?
Jax uses sarcasm and teasing to handle stress. Is this a healthy, long-term coping mechanism?
What is no (it is a form of avoidance/unhealthy)?
The adventures are loud and chaotic, causing sensory overload. What can you do to reduce this?
What is taking a break/stepping away?
Running or intense exercise can release anger.
What is a healthy coping skill?
What does Ragatha use to cope with her emotions?
What is Softball
To feel grounded, repeat this phrase to remind yourself you are safe in the current moment.
What is "I am here/I am safe"?
"Abstracting" happens when characters lose their minds. What 3 things can prevent this?
What are talking, healthy routines, and social support?
In a chaotic "Whack-a-Mole" situation, you can use this skill to feel in control.
What is setting boundaries?
Doing this with music or art can make you feel better when you are sad.
What is creativity?
What does Zooble use to cope with his emotions?
what is swapping limbs out/zooble box
Watching a calming video or reading a book can act as this type of coping skill.
What is distraction?
Ragatha often acts as a "red herring" to mask her own fear. What is a better way to handle her stress?
What is expressing her true feelings?
The Digital Lake is a dangerous place. What is a "positive opposite action" you can do instead of going there?
What is engaging in a relaxing, safe activity?
When thinking you can never escape, telling yourself "I can manage this feeling" is called...
What is positive self-talk?
What does Gangle use to cope with her emotions?
What is a comedy mask.