Coping Skills
True/False: Coping skills are always positive and healthy
False, some coping skills can be negative and harmful. When we see others or ourselves using negative coping skills, it's a warning sign that we/they need help
Taking care of your body and mind
Physical self care
When you think you know what everyone else is thinking or feeling
Assuming
Communicating without speaking is called
Nonverbal communication
A new coping skill I learned was...
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A coping skill that is not helpful to me is...
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Spending time with others
Relational/social self care
When you pretend to not know what someone is talking about when confronted about something you did
Confusion
When you explicitly and clearly express you thoughts, feelings, and expectations without relying on hidden meanings, hints, or heavy context
Direct communication
Something staff taught me was...
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The most helpful coping skill I have is...
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Taking care of how you feel
Emotional self care
When you try to make something you did look small by comparing it to a bigger offense
Minimizing
This happens when you make mean comments or use sarcasm, instead of using direct communication
Passive aggressive communication
I improved my relationships by...
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True/Flase: Coping skills are used to avoid problems
False: Healthy coping skills help you process and work through emotions and challenges instead of running away from treatment
Learning new things or perspectives
Intellectual self care
When you try to give a reason for the things you do (trying to avoid consequences)
Justifying
It is the practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the other person is saying, rather than just passively hearing them.
Active listening
One negative thought about myself that I changed was X and I changed it to Y
X _______
Y _______
One negative coping skills I changed was X and I changed it to Y
X _____
Y _____
Connecting to a higher power
Spiritual self care
This occurs when you don't respond to questions, causing the attention to be focused on you because others are trying to get you to talk
Silent power
When you express your thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly and directly while respecting the rights and views of other people
Assertive communication
Something I learned in treatment that I will never forget is...
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