Coping Skills
Why are coping skills important?
Learning coping skills enables us to recognize our emotions and handle them in healthy, constructive ways. It also equips us with the ability to respond calmly and thoughtfully in difficult situations, rather than reacting impulsively or feeling overwhelmed. Over time, these skills help build emotional resilience, enabling us to bounce back from setbacks more easily.
What is physical self care?
Physical self-care involves actions that promote physical health and well-being. It includes activities that ensure the body functions optimally, such as getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, maintaining personal hygiene, and staying hydrated.
What does mindfulness mean?
Staying in present moment without judgement.
What does self compassion mean?
treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a friend going through a difficult time. Instead of being harsh or judgmental when things don’t go as planned, self-compassion encourages us to be gentle and supportive towards ourselves.
Why is time management important?
Without proper time management, it's easy to fall behind on important tasks, feel stressed, and become disorganized.
What are the different types of coping skills?
Emotion-Focused Coping Skills and Problem-Focused Coping Skills
Lack of sleep can impact what?
cognitive functioning, memory retention, mood regulation, and physical growth.
What are some examples of mindfulness?
5-4-3-2-1, touching grass, going outside to look at the clouds, brushing teeth, eating mindfully, art, going on a walk, etc.
What is common humanity?
It reminds us that everyone makes mistakes and experiences challenges—no one is perfect. Understanding that struggles are a normal part of being human helps us feel less isolated in their difficulties.
What does procrastination mean?
the habit of putting things off until the last minute
What are the 2 categories of coping skills?
Internal vs External and Healthy vs Unhealthy
What does drinking water do for us?
Drinking enough water throughout the day helps with digestion, circulation, and regulating body temperature.
What does 5-4-3-2-1 mean? Explain every number.
5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
Positive self talk is... (definition)
the practice of using encouraging and supportive language when speaking to yourself.
How do we benefit from time management?
Reduces stress, increases productivity, enhances focus, improves work life balance
What makes a coping skill unhealthy? Provide an example.
Provides temporary relief and does more harm to ourselves or others.
Ex: Procrastinating, unhealthy eating habits, SH, AWOL, aggression, etc.
Why is movement/exercise important to us?
Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, improves mood, boosts energy levels, and strengthens the body. Movement also releases endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals, which can help reduce stress and improve mood.
What does deep breathing help us with?
signal to our bodies that we are safe and calm, which helps reduce the fight-or-flight response triggered by stress
How can you practice self compassion and positive self talk?
Be mindful of your inner dialogue. Challenge negative thoughts. Practice self kindness.
One way to set yourself up for success is to create clear, achievable goals. What does SMART goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Name 10 internal and 10 external coping skills.
Monet shall determine
Name 5 things you can do for hygiene?
Brushing teeth, changing out of dirty clothes to clean clothes, showering, brushing hair, washing hands, skin care routine, etc.
By staying present in the moment, we can become...
more in tune with our emotions and thoughts, which leads to better emotional regulation.
What are the 3 components to self compassion?
Self-kindness, Common Humanity, and Mindfulness
How do you manage your time?
Monet decides.