Coping Skills
Name two of your own coping skills
1.
2.
Define stress
What is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
True or False Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems
False
Why are social supports good for the recovery process?
Having people to talk to and do activities with someone
So you don't have to go through it alone
Its better to have someone and not be alone.
What is the most common favorite color?
Blue
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to.......
What is exercise
What are different ways stress can affect a person?
emotional physical mental
How can treatment help you?
You can learn practical information
Learn Information about mental illness and substance use
Where might you find social support in the community?
Depending on the community you live in where can you go what can you do in a healthy environment
If you could choose your own national holiday, what would you call it and when would it be?
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What coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper?
What is journaling
How do you reduce the negative effects of stress?
Address the stressor that we have control over
reduce or eliminate them
To have coping strategies so they don't cause a negative effect.
Name two other types of treatment that can be used.
psychotherapy brain stimulation treatments hospital & residential treatment programs substance abuse treatment participating in your own care e.t.c
What positive qualities would you look for in a support stsyem?
own answer
If you could come up with a group what would it be?
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Daily Double: Name two benefits of having coping skills
Decrease symptoms,
better management of emotions better mood improve self esteem self control
How does stress contribute to people relapsing?
Increasing risky behaviors
unhealthy coping skill
Daily Double--- Extra name in box!!
Name one thing you learned this week that can help you in your recovery.
Personal
What can you do if you do not have a strong support system
talk about it in treatment/groups
Services or groups that are offered
Ask or reach out
What animal would you be and why???
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Name two negative coping skills
self-harm substance abuse withdraw isolation fighting bottling feelings up
What is an example that you have used to reduce stress in your life?
? Own personal view
What do you think is the most important thing in managing your recovery?
Own answer
What is an example of how a supportive relationship made a difference in your mental health or physical health or using drugs or alcohol
OWn answer
Daily Double----Extra name
Tell an appropriate joke if you do not know one ask Staff!!