Coping Skills
This coping skill involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body.
What is deep breathing?
This is the term for wanting to use a substance very badly.
What is a craving?
Getting enough of this each night helps improve mood and concentration.
What is sleep?
Mental health includes our thoughts, feelings, and this
What are behaviors?
This acronym reminds us to think before posting online: "Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind?"
What is THINK?
This coping skill helps you focus on the present moment instead of worrying about the past or future.
What is mindfulness?
Saying "no" to drugs or alcohol is an example of this skill.
What is refusal skills?
Taking care of your body through movement is called this.
What is exercise (or physical activity)?
Feeling nervous before a test is an example of this emotion.
What is anxiety?
A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound is called this type of goal.
What is a SMART Goal?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
People, places, or emotions that increase the urge to use substances are called these.
What are triggers?
Eating balanced meals is part of this type of self-care.
What is physical self-care?
This mental health condition often includes persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This quality helps people bounce back after challenges.
What is resilience?
This coping strategy involves talking to a trusted friend, family member, or counselor.
What is seeking support?
This happens when someone continues using a substance despite negative consequences.
What is addiction (or substance use disorder)?
Setting limits and protecting your time and energy is known as this.
What are boundaries?
A healthy way to improve mental health is building a strong support ________.
What is a support system?
When resolving a conflict, this skill involves listening to understand the other person's perspective rather than just waiting for your turn to speak.
What is active listening?
This coping skill encourages you to ask yourself, "What evidence do I have that this thought is actually true?"
What is challenging negative thoughts?
This stage of recovery involves maintaining healthy habits and avoiding relapse after making positive changes.
What is maintenance?
This type of self-care focuses on building healthy relationships, asking for help when needed, and staying connected to supportive people.
What is social self care?
This term describes a person's overall view of their own worth and value.
What is self esteem?
This term describes the values, goals, and activities that give a person a sense of purpose and direction in life.
What is meaning and purpose? (or purpose in life)