Coping Skills
Which coping strategy is healthier in the long term: avoidance or acceptance?
Acceptance.
How many minutes of moderate exercise per week are recommended for adults by the CDC?
150 minutes
True or False: Alcohol is classified as a depressant.
True.
True or False: You can set boundaries with family members as well as friends.
True.
True or False: Forgiving someone always means you must continue a relationship with them.
False.
In what year did humans first land on the moon?
1969.
What type of coping involves reducing stress by solving the root problem instead of just calming down?
Problem-focused coping.
What vitamin does the body produce when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the term for returning to substance use after a period of abstinence?
Relapse.
If someone repeatedly borrows money and doesn’t repay it, what type of boundary is being violated?
What is the term for replacing negative self-talk with positive or neutral statements?
Affirmations.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206.
Which mindfulness-based practice involves observing thoughts without judgment: meditation, multitasking, or catastrophizing?
Meditation.
How many minutes of daily walking is recommended to improve mood and reduce stress?
30 minutes.
What is the name of the brain’s reward chemical that spikes during substance use?
Dopamine.
If someone ignores your “no,” what is the healthiest next step: argue, reinforce your boundary, or give in?
Reinforce your boundary.
When building healthy habits, about how many days does it usually take for a new behavior to become automatic: 7, 21, or 66?
66 days.
How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
13.
If you call a trusted friend when you feel overwhelmed, what type of coping skill is that?
Social support.
True or False: Drinking water before meals can help with portion control.
True.
What does the acronym “AA” stand for in recovery support?
Alcoholics Anonymous.
Saying “I can’t lend you money, but I can help you look for resources” is an example of what kind of communication?
Assertive communication.
Which practice is often used in healing to calm the mind and body: mindfulness, avoidance, or overthinking?
Mindfulness.
If you rearrange the letters in “LISTEN,” you get another word. What is it?
SILENT.
When you reframe a thought like “I’ll never get better” into “Recovery takes time, but I’m making progress,” what coping skill is that?
Cognitive reframing.
The World Health Organization defines health as complete well-being in three areas. What are they?
Physical, mental, and social well-being.
What is the medical term for the body reacting negatively when a substance is reduced or stopped?
Withdrawal.
What is the term for someone who ignores boundaries and tries to control another person’s choices or feelings?
Codependent (or controlling behavior).
What is the process of facing and working through painful experiences in order to move forward called?
Processing (or Healing work/Trauma processing — processing is the key term).
What is the only number spelled with the same number of letters as its value?
Four.