Coping Skills
Isolating to a calm peaceful area to self reflect.
What is meditation?
Focusing on how a problem is affecting you, rather than assigning blame.
What is using "I" Statements?
The opposite of negative.
What is "positive"?
Talking to others (Friends, Family, Therapist)
What is socializing?
Speaking calmly, without raising your voice.
What is recognizing "Tone of voice"?
What are "self affirmation"?
Keeping a daily log of mood and feelings.
What is journaling?
Discussing only one problem at a time. Be specific. Broad complaints like “the house is a mess” may be misunderstood.
What is describing the problem clearly?
Appreciating the good things in life, no matter how big or small.
What is gratitude?
Dressing up, getting a haircut, prepare a healthy meal, tend to spiritual needs
What is self care?
Treating listening as an active process, rather than a passive one. This means participating in conversation, rather than acting as an audience. Showing they are listening, encourage sharing, and strive to understand the speaker
What is "active" listening?
People who know their ______ and use them frequently tend to have higher self-esteem, better moods, and less stress.
What are "Strengths"?
Recognizing time and place, posture awareness of breath, and wandering mind
What is mindfulness?
A communication style in which a person stands up for their own wants and needs, while taking into consideration the wants and needs of other, without acting passively or aggressively.
What is "Assertive communication"?
Improving feelings of well-being related to successes, to good qualities, and positive experiences in one's own self.
What is "Self Esteem"?