Triggers
An argument with the parent
How do you respond?
Name a coping skill that you can use when you're angry.
Journaling, therapy, taking a walk, taking your meds, deep breathing, listening to music, etc.
Name one person you could go to when you're struggling.
Parent, friend, trusted adult, teacher, etc
True or False: Relapse happens completely out of nowhere.
False
You feel yourself getting angry during an argument. Is taking a 5 minute break a healthy choice?
Yes.
Name two emotions that could trigger an old behavior
Anger, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, boredom, etc.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique an example of?
Grounding/mindfulness
True or False: Asking for help means that your coping skills are not working.
False; not true at all!!!!!!
Name one warning sign that someone may be returning to an old pattern.
Isolation, mood changes, skipping routines, negative thinking, avoiding supports, poor sleep, etc.
Give one healthy alternative to yelling when you're angry.
Communicate feelings, take a break, journal, talk to someone.
True or False: Triggers can be people, places, thoughts, feelings or situations.
True
True or False: Avoiding every uncomfortable emotion is a healthy coping skill.
False
Why is it helpful to identify your support people before you are in a crisis?
It's easier to reach out when you already know who is safe/reliable.
Someone stops talking to their supportive people and starts isolating. What does this describe?
A warning sign
Your friend pressures you to do something you know will get you in trouble. What is one healthy response?
Say no, leave, call someone, set a boundary, etc.
Seeing someone you previously got into trouble with suddenly makes you want to return to an old behavior. What type of trigger might this be?
Person/social trigger
You're overwhelmed and feel yourself starting to shut down. Name two healthy coping skills you could use before things escalate.
5-4-3-2-1 method, box breathing or other deep breathing techniques, any coping skill that helps you stay calm.
Your usual support person isn't available. What should you do if you are in a crisis?
Use another support person or use a coping skill rather than giving up.
Put these in order: old behavior, warning signs, trigger
Trigger, warning signs, old behavior
You made an unhealthy choice yesterday. What is the healthy response today?: Give up because you already messed up or identify what happened and try again?
Identify what happened and try again
You can't always avoid triggers. What is one thing you can control?
Ask for help/ use your coping skills
What is the difference between a coping skill and avoidance?
Coping skills help you manage/work through the emotion; avoidance tries to escape the emotion without addressing it.
Name three qualities of a healthy support person.
Trustworthy, respectful, safe, dependable, encourages healthy choices, respects boundaries, etc.
Why is recognizing your warnings signs early important?
You have more opportunities to intervene before returning to the behavior.
You get into an argument at home and you feel angry, misunderstood, and you go to your room. You think, "It's too hard to breathe or journal right now, I'm just going to self-harm because it's easier. Identify one trigger, one warning sign, and 1 support you could use.
Answers will vary.