Definitions
What is a coping skill?
Coping skills are things you can do to help yourself feel better when you are upset, stressed, worried, or angry.
Name 3 NEGATIVE coping skills
Isolating
SH
Over/under eating
Procrastination
Blaming others
Name Calling
Physical aggression
Avoidance
Denial
What are some anger warning signs in our body?
Red face
Fists clenching
Chest tightening
Voice raising
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolation
What is my name :)
Ali :)
What is self-care?
Putting your needs first and caring for yourself
True or False: Coping Skills work overnight?
False: Engaging in healthy coping skills are an investment into overall health. Practicing positive coping skills can have an immediate benefit, but they also have a positive accumulative benefit. And, like with any activity, one does improve performance over time. For example - deep breathing exercises. Over time, a person gets better with practice
Is anger a primary emotion, or a secondary emotion?
Secondary
What is one sign that your body might be anxious?
Fast heart beat, sweating, tense muscles, stomach ache, etc.
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
What is a boundary?
clear, safe limits that teach children how to protect their bodies, feelings, and personal space while respecting the limits of others.
Exercise
Talking with a therapist
Journaling
Meditation
Deep breathing
Walking
What is the difference between negative and positive coping skills?
negative coping skills do not have a good impact on our overall lives and can lead to negative consequences, where as positive coping skills have a positive or neutral impact.
If you can't control what someone else does, what can you control?
our own actions, choices, and responses
On which hand did Captain Hook have his hook?
Left
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to recognize/understand your feelings, while reacting in an appropriate/healthy way
What is a coping skill for negative thoughts?
Positive affirmations
What are some warning signs of depression?
Loss of interest, over sleeping, over/under eating, isolation, irritability, impulsivity, increased anger, poor hygiene, feelings of worthlessness, feeling alone, poor sleep, over sleeping
What's one thing you can do when you make a mistake instead of beating yourself up?
Learn from it, try again, or practice self-compassion
What is the name of the hospital you're in?
Carrus Behavioral Hospital
What does resilience mean?
the ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back'
Do you actually practice your coping skills? or do you say you just "do". If so, what is your favorite coping skills and what is your least favorite?
Open-Ended
What’s one sign that someone might be struggling emotionally?
Possible answers: They stop hanging out with friends, seem sad or angry, have trouble sleeping, lose interest in things they like, withdraw, or cry often.
This activity releases endorphins and can improve mood even when done for just 10 minutes.
physical exercise
How many cats do I have? :3
5