Healthy Coping Skills
Writing down my thoughts and emotions.
What is journaling?
The person is not considering change. They believe they do not have a problem.
What is the precontemplation stage?
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The process and outcome of successfully adapting to challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility.
What is Resiliency?
Your goal should be specific and clear.
What is Specific?
Naming the problem clearly.
What is the Identify Stage?
Inhale for 6 seconds and exhale for 6 seconds. Repeat three times.
What is deep breathing?
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What is the contemplation stage?
Pausing to identify how you are feeling and asking yourself: what emotions and symptoms am I experiencing currently?
What is identifying emotions?
The goal should be trackable or measurable to ensure I am accomplishing it.
What is Measureable?
Brainstorming without judgment. Asking myself, what are all the possible solutions?
What is the Explore Stage?
Creating a calm playlist of music that helps you feel relaxed after a stressful day.
What is listening to music?
The individual is planning and is ready to act.
What is the preparation stage?
Picking the people who will encourage me when I am having a rough day. I list my friends, family members, my sponsor, and the counselor I meet once a week.
What is building my support system?
The goal should be realistic and within your ability.
What is Attainable?
Taking time to weigh the pros and cons of each option.
What is the Evaluate Stage?
When we want to express our emotions and thoughts, we can call our sponsor, friends, or family who support us.
What is talking with my support people?
This person is actively making changes.
What is the action stage?
Taking a moment to list my strengths, the goals I have accomplished, and the personal qualities that encourage my recovery.
What is recognizing my strengths?
The goal aligns with your beliefs and your broader objectives.
What is Relatable?
Pick the best option that aligns with your options and your goals.
What is the Choose Stage?
What is exercise?
Changes are now long-term behaviors.
What is the maintence stage?
H.A.L.T stands for...
What is am I: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired?
!! DAILY DOUBLE !! Every goal must have a targeted end date.
What is Time-bound?
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Taking the time to ask yourself: Did the option I chose work? What would I do differently?
What is the Reflection Stage?