Coping Skills
Coping Skills are methods individuals use to manage stress and difficult situations, encompassing a broad range of psychological and behavioral approaches to deal with life's challenges.
What are Boundaries?
Boundaries are limits we set to protect our physical, emotional, mental, and recovery needs.
What is Self-Care?
Self-Care is the intentional practice of taking care of your physical, emotional, mental, social, and personal needs so you can function, manage stress, and support your overall well-being.
What is the Inner Critic?
The Inner Critic is the negative voice in your mind that judges, blames, or doubts you.
I get lighter when you talk about me, but heavier when you keep me inside. What am I?
Feelings or Emotions.
Why do Coping Skills matter? (Name Two Reasons)
Reduce Stress and Anxiety - Improve Emotional Regulation - Increase Resilience - Support Healthy Relationships - Promote Overall Wellness
What do healthy boundaries help us do? (Name Two)
Maintain sobriety and recovery goals. - Reduce stress and resentment. - Improve self-respect and self-esteem. - Build healthier relationships. - Protect our mental health.
What is Self-Care NOT? (Name Two Things)
Being selfish. - Something you have to earn. - Being happy all the time. - A quick fix for stress, anxiety, or depression. - Only bubble baths, vacations, massages, or spa days. - Always easy or enjoyable. - About doing more.
What is the Inner Coach?
The Inner Coach is the supportive, compassionate voice in your mind that encourages growth, resilience, and self-acceptance.
I help you stay calm when life feels overwhelming. I can be a deep breath, a walk, or talking to a friend. What am I?
A Coping Skill.
Creating a plan to solve a problem. - Deep breathing exercises. - Talking with friends or family. - Practicing acceptance.
True or False: Boundaries help you take better care of yourself.
True
What are some barriers to Self-Care? (Name Two)
Lack of time. - Guilt. - Low motivation. - Stress and anxiety. - Perfectionism. - Lack of support. - Poor boundaries. - Not knowing where to start.
What does the Inner Critic tell you? (Give Two Examples)
I always fail. - I'm a burden.
I'm something everyone has, but not everyone takes care of me. I affect your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, even though you can't see me. What am I?
Mental Health.
What are the four types of Coping Skills we discussed?
Problem-Focused - Emotion-Focused - Social Coping - Meaning-Making and Appraisal
What are the six types of boundaries?
What is a MYTH about Self-Care?
Self-Care is expensive. - I need hours of free time. - Self-Care always feels relaxing.
What does the Inner Coach tell you? (Give Two Examples)
I've had setbacks, but I've also had successes. - The people who care about me choose to support me.
Your Inner Critic.
Problem-Focused: Taking direct action to address or solve the source of stress. - Emotion-Focused: Managing emotional reactions. - Social Coping: Seeking support, comfort , guidance, or connection from others. - Meaning Making and Appraisal: Changing how you view a situation.
Explain the six types of boundaries.
Physical: Personal space and physical touch. - Sexual: Consent and bodily autonomy. - Intellectual: Your thoughts and ideas. - Emotional: Being supported in sharing your feelings. - Material: Your possessions and what you decide to do with them. - Time: How you manage your time and how you allow others to use it.
What are the five types of Self-Care?
Physical, Emotional, Mental, Social, and Practical.
Give me an example that hasn't already been used for the Inner Critic, and how the Inner Coach would respond.
I'll never change. - Change takes time, and I'm taking steps forward.
I often convince you that the worst will happen, even when there's little evidence. I make "what if?" questions feel like facts. What am I?
Anxiety.