Community Resources
This "society" is a South Carolina nonprofit organization that provides those most at risk with hope for a brighter future. They provide supportive services to Veterans and their families, individuals with justice system involvement, and at-risk youth and adults in our community.
The Alston Wilkes Society. There are local chapters in nearly every community in SC and are financially supported by other local civic organizations.
This type of coping skill includes any activity which takes your mind off the unwanted thoughts or events. Examples: watch TV, play a game, take a walk
Distraction
Getting 7-9 hours of this each night is a crucial for of self care.
Sleep
This is a form of evidence-based psychotherapy that aims to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and reduce self-harm behaviors. Most commonly used for Borderline Personality Disorder.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
You can call this number to reach a representative with the United Way if you are struggling with food insecurity, utility expenses or other monetary crises.
211
This type of coping skill includes activities in which intentional attention is brought to the present moment/environment.
Examples: Utilize the 5-4-3-2-1 method, practicing meditation or guided imagery.
Grounding
Drinking enough water, eating nutritious foods, and moving your body are all parts of caring for this.
Physical Health
This is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals change unhelpful thinking, feeling, and acting patterns to cope with various mental and physical health conditions
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
This organization was established in 1935, when a New York stockbroker, met a local surgeon struggling with alcoholism. Their meeting marked the beginning of a movement aimed at helping individuals recover from alcohol addiction.
AA
In recent years "spin-off" classes have been offered including NA (Narcotics Anonymous), MA (Marijuana Anonymous) and CA (Cocaine Anonymous).
Give an example of an "Opposite Action" coping skill.
When sad watch an uplifting movie. When worried do an activity which makes you feel confident. When anxious make a gratitude list.
Any purposeful action which illicit opposite feelings that the unwanted emotion.
Setting these with people helps protect your energy and emotional well-being.
Boundaries
This is a form of psychotherapy which uses the creative process to explore and communicate issues, feelings and emotions.
Art Therapy
These are gatherings where people with shared experiences provide each other with emotional support and coping strategies. These groups can be for a wide range of issues, such as mental health conditions, grief, substance abuse, or caregiving. They can be peer-led, cost-free or paid, and take place in person or online.
Support Groups
Term given to the process of changing how a situation, problem, or belief is viewed to create a new perspective, often leading to more constructive or positive outcomes. It involves restructuring the way you think about something to alter your perception of it, whether by shifting the focus, finding the "bright side."
Reframing
Example:
Original: "I always mess up."
Reframed: "I sometimes make mistakes, but I also have many successes. Each mistake is a learning opportunity."
Taking a break from social media or the news is also called this.
Digital Detox
Name some benefits of attending mental health therapy.
Professional Guidance, Improved Coping Skills, Enhanced Self Awareness, Reduced Risk of Relapse.
You can call this number if you are struggling with a mental health crisis or suicidal ideation.
988
Give an example of a Mind-Body Connection coping skill, which means strategies to increase awareness into one's body warning signs to gain emotional regulation.
Breathing exercise (box breathing), Yoga/Pilates, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, etc.
The practice of speaking kindly to yourself, especially after a mistake, is known as this.
Self Compassion
Name one place in the community that offer mental health therapy services.
Beckman Mental Health, Western Carolina Psych Associates, Synergy, lots of other private practice therapists.