Coping Skills
Wellness
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100
Name 1 thing you can do when you feel stressed to feel better.
Deep breathing, take a walk, listen to music, talk to a friend, do a craft / puzzle, read a book, etc.
100
This helps our brains recover and repair, which is why it's so important for our mental health. It helps maintain cognitive skills, such as attention, learning, and memory!
What is...
SLEEP
100
Name the coping skill this person is using?
What is a Gratitude List?
100
Show me one stretch you could do to relieve tension.
Arm, neck, back, leg stretches!
100
Your friend Alex is feeling very anxious, what coping tool would you suggest for Alex to try to help them feel better?
Possible answers: Deep, controlled breathing, grounding exercise, mindfulness, meditation, journaling, etc.
200
Give 2 examples of times when you might need to use a coping skill.
Feeling stress, anxiety, anger, fear, etc.
Doctor's appointments, treatment team meetings, interviews, disagreements with roommates, when trying something new, etc.
200
This is how much sleep scientists recommend for adults.
What is...
7-9 HOURS
200
Name this mental health practice:
What is...
POSITIVE SELF-TALK
200
Show me one breathing technique you can do when you feel anxious.
Deep breathing, Box breathing, Diaphragmatic breathing, 5-7-8 breathing, etc.
200
A friend comes to you because they had a really tough day and are feeling low. What would you do to help them feel better?
LISTEN, VALIDATE, COPE WITH THEM.
And if they need more support, help them go to adult.
300
Name 3 coping skills.
Meditation, mindfulness, art, journaling, exercise, reading, talking to a friend, etc.
300
This coping activity can produce endorphins—chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers. It can also improve the ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress.
What is...
EXERCISE
300
What coping skill is this person practicing?
What is yoga, stretching, and/or exercise?
300
Show me one exercise move you can do sitting in a chair or on the couch.
What is...
300
Frank has trouble sleeping at night. What are 3 things you can recommend to Frank to help him sleep?
- exercising during the day to expel excess energy
- listening to relaxing music, sleep playlists, brown noise
- staying off phone before bed (avoiding blue light)
- reading or journaling before bed to clear mind
- meditating before bed
400
This is a coping skill where you pay attention to your breath and tune into the present moment?
Extra Credit: Why is this coping skill helpful?
What is...
MINDFULNESS
Extra Credit: When we practice mindfulness, it can help us feel more calm and focused. It can also help us enjoy things more fully instead getting distracted by other things like thoughts or worries about the past or future.
400
This critical vitamin is absorbed by humans from exposure to the sun.
Extra Credit: Why is this vitamin important?
What is...
VITAMIN D
Extra Credit: Vitamin D is important for bone health, your immune system, energy levels and research shows that not having enough Vitamin D can lead to depression-like symptoms.
400
Name this mental health practice:
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique?
400
Show me how you do the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique:
-5 things you can see
-4 things you can touch
-3 things you can hear
-2 things you can smell
-1 thing you can taste
Points for doing it (by self or as a group!)
400
Anna feels anxious meeting new people. She is nervous to go to new places and talk to people she doesn't know.
What types of strategies could Anna try to improve her self confidence?
Practicing affirmations, post it affirmations on her mirror, positive self-talk, journaling, making a list of her strengths, getting out of her comfort zone more often to challenge her abilities and thoughts.
500
Name 5 emotional regulation strategies.
Go for a walk, take a break, play with fidgets, art, listen to music, journal, go to a calm down spot, take deep breaths, count down from 10, grounding techniques, distract yourself, etc.
500
Name 5 benefits of exercising regularly.
What is...
- strengthens your heart
- lowers high blood pressure
- improves cholesterol levels
- significantly reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke
- lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and 8+ types of cancer
- prevents osteoporosis
- builds muscle strength
- lowers stress, anxiety, and depression
- improves brain health
- better sleep: Helps you fall asleep faster, get deeper sleep, and stay asleep longer
- increased energy: Improves muscle endurance and boosts your cardiovascular system, giving you more stamina for daily tasks.
- prevents excess weight gain + helps maintain weight loss
500
Name this coping skill:
What is Box Breathing?
500
Go around the room: everyone say 1 positive affirmation about themselves.
Examples:
- "I have everything I need to succeed today."
- "I am enough exactly as I am."
- "I belong, and my voice matters."
- "I am proud of my skills, talents, and accomplishments."
- "I am worthy of success and happiness."
500
Your friend George has been struggling with his mental health for a long time and you are very worried about him. George says he is fine and doesn't want help but as his friend, you know something is wrong.
What should you do?
What is:
talk to someone you trust who can provide support: staff, OTs, therapist, psychiatrist, recovery coach, clinical coordinator, nurse, etc.