Coping skills 101
When life feels overwhelming, this term describes any healthy action you take to manage stress or big emotions.
What is a coping skill?
When you treat yourself like your own best friend—showing kindness, respect, and care—you’re practicing this.
What is self-love?
When you take a moment to appreciate the good stuff in your life—like friends, music, or even your favorite snack—you’re practicing this.
What is gratitude?
Doing something like coloring, drawing, or listening to music, reading/watching a tv show an example of this type of coping skill.
What is a healthy distraction?
This simple technique involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body and mind.
What is deep breathing?
Writing down three things you like about yourself each day is an example of this.
What is positive self-talk or affirmations.
What are 2 things that you are grateful for?
Name 2 things
Calling a friend to talk is an example of this coping skill.
What is social support?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to process emotions is called this.
What is journaling?
What is something that you are proud of yourself for?
Name it.
Engaging in hobbies like gaming, painting, or playing sports helps reduce stress because it shifts your focus to this.
What is something enjoyable or positive activity?
Name 2 coping skills that you use or could use.
Name 2.
Taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressure.
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Gratitude can boost this positive feeling that makes you smile and feel good inside.
What is happiness?
Name 3 things you could use as a healthy distraction.
Name 3.
How do you practice self-care?
Name 2-3 ways to practice self-care.
Watching a funny movie can boost this “feel-good” chemical in your brain.
What is dopamine?