Tell me about a time when...
Coping Skills
Red/Green Relationship Flags
Feelings
Practice
100
You felt happy about something
Who was there with you?
100
What are some healthy coping skills?
Exercise, Talk therapy, healthy eating, deep breathing, social support, problem-solving techniques
100
What are green flags in a relationship?
Qualities of a healthy relationship
100
What makes you smile?
100
Grounding
5, 4, 3, 2,1. (Let's try this together first)
200
You were upset
Who or what made you feel better?
200
Eating 5 bowls of ice cream is an unhealthy coping mechanism. True or false?
True
200
Having open communication is a red or green flag?
Green flag
200
What makes you feel sad?
Ashamed, unhappy, hurt, discouraged, hopeless, etc.
200
Thought Challenge
Write down your negative thoughts then write the reasons they may not be true.
300
You were anxious or nervous
What did you do to cope?
300
Cleaning your room is a healthy coping mechanism. True or False?
True
300
When someone gets jealous often and doesn't trust you, that is a green flag. True or false?
False
300
What makes you feel bad?
Bored, pressured, uncomfortable, overwhelmed, rushed, etc.
300
Distraction
Listening to music, watching tv, playing games, gardening, go for a walk, talk to friends, etc.
400
You were angry
What did you do to calm down?
400
What are unhealthy coping strategies?
Drug or alcohol use, overeating, sleeping too much or not enough, social withdrawal, self-harm, aggression, procrastination
400
What are red flags in a relationship?
Qualities of an unhealthy relationship or a problematic partner.
400
What makes you feel scared?
Fearful, worried, uneasy, distressed, etc.
400
Emotional Release
Yell, run, take a cold shower, cry, laugh, listen to loud music, etc.
500
You felt triggered
What was the setting?
500
Putting lotion on your body is an unhealthy coping mechanism. True or False?
False. Putting on lotion is a healthy coping mechanism.
500
Someone trying to make you feel bad about yourself is a red or green flag?
Red flag
500
What makes you feel hopeful?
Trusting, grateful, content, valued, respected, etc.
500
Self care
Take a bath/shower, cook something special for yourself, make your bed, do something that you enjoy, etc.