Life Skills
This type of breathing involves inhaling, holding, and exhaling for a count of four each time
What is box breathing
This coping skill involves becoming in-tune with your surroundings using your five senses.
What is grounding?
Name two healthy ways to wind down before bed for a restful night's sleep.
Taking a warm bath or shower, reading a book, listening to calming music, meditating.
What are three things you can do to support a friend who is going through a difficult time?
Listen without judgment, ask who else they feel comfortable talking to, offer to go with them to a counselor or support group.
True or False Schizophrenia is a disorder that is characterized by excessive weight gain or loss
False
Name three healthy ways to express anger.
Talking to a trusted friend, writing in a journal, engaging in physical activity
What is one unhealthy coping skill that should be avoided?
Using drugs or alcohol, self-harm, suppressing emotions.
This self-care practice involves intentionally and regularly taking time to nourish your body and mind to improve your overall mental health.
What is self-care?
Name two essential activities of daily living (ADLs) related to self-care and hygiene.
Bathing, dressing, grooming, eating
True or False: Therapy and Medication are the most successful tools in dealing with Mental Health
True
Why is it important to feel our feelings, even the difficult ones like sadness and anger?
If we numb or ignore difficult feelings, we can also numb joy and happiness. It's important to recognize and care for our feelings.
Describe a time you used a coping skill that helped you manage a difficult situation.
(Individual answers will vary based on personal experiences).
What is one important reason to set boundaries in your relationships?
Boundaries help you meet your needs, develop your identity, build healthy relationships, and manage your energy effectively.
What are two skills needed to effectively manage your finances?
Budgeting, paying bills on time, managing money.
List Three Coping Skills
Listen to music, Talk to someone, Go for a walk, Watch Tv..
This term refers to the process of identifying, understanding, and managing your emotions.
What is emotional regulation?
Name three benefits of making time for yourself and engaging in activities you enjoy.
Recharges energy, helps cope during difficult times, reduces stress, boosts mood.
Name two behaviors that are considered effective communication techniques.
Active listening, making eye contact, expressing feelings clearly and respectfully.
Why is a clean and organized living space important for overall well-being?
It can reduce anxiety and stress, create a more positive environment, and make it easier to manage daily tasks.
Name a healthy way to deal with stress
Answers vary
Name two healthy coping skills you can use anywhere, anytime.
Taking deep breaths, practicing positive self-talk
What are the four areas of health that are interconnected and crucial for striving for balance and wellness?
Physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional.
How can regular "feeling check-ins" with yourself and others be helpful?
They help you become aware of your own emotions, build empathy with others, and strengthen your sense of self.
Name two instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) that involve managing your home and living independently in the community.
Housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation, medication management.
Name one name to show you are being respectful in a conversation.
Making eye contact, not interrupting, using polite language.