COPING SKILLS
Name one healthy coping skill for stress
What is deep breathing, journaling, walking, music, talking to someone
What does setting boundaries help protect?
What is Peace, time, energy, mental health, safety
Name one common stress trigger.
What is money, family conflict, work, health, loneliness
Name one form of self-care that costs no money.
What is Sleep, walking, stretching, prayer, journaling, rest?
What is better: aggressive, passive, or assertive communication?
What is Assertive?
What is a coping skill that helps bring you back to the present moment during anxiety?
What is Grounding
Finish this sentence: “No” is a complete _____.
What is Sentence
What is a trigger?
What is Something that causes a strong emotional reaction
True or False: Self-care only means spa days and vacations.
What is False?
What is an “I statement” example?
“I feel frustrated when…”
True or False: Avoiding your feelings always makes them go away.
What is False ?
True or False: Setting boundaries is selfish.
What is False
True or False: Everyone has the same triggers.
What is False?
What basic self-care need is often ignored during stress?
What is Sleep, food, hydration, rest?
True or False: Listening is part of communication.
What is False
Name one unhealthy coping skill people sometimes use.
What is isolation, substance use, overspending, anger outbursts, shutting down
Give one example of a healthy boundary.
What are Examples: saying no, asking for respect, limiting contact, protecting personal time?
What can help you respond better to triggers?
What is Awareness, coping skills, support, pause before reacting
Name one emotional self-care activity.
What is Talking to someone, therapy, journaling, crying, asking for help
What helps difficult conversations go better?
What is a Calm tone, honesty, respect, listening, clear words
What is one thing you can do before reacting when angry?
Pause, breathe, walk away, count to 10, ask for space
What emotion often shows up when boundaries are missing?
Resentment, anger, burnout, frustration
Name one warning sign that stress is building.
What is Trouble sleeping, irritability, headaches, isolation, racing thoughts
Why is rest productive?
It helps restore energy, improves thinking, and protects mental health
What should happen before responding in conflict?
What is Pause and think