Healthy Coping Skills
Distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing,, knitting, pain induction, ect.
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill
Avoiding Help
Fighting
Yelling at others
Harming others or yourself
Name 2 benefits of using healthy coping skills?
they reduce stress
they allow us to create better relationships
they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
Tell me some ways to care for yourself
healthy eating good, sleep schedule, speak nicely to yourself, surround yourself with positive people
What is something that made you smile today?
ANY
What are 2 coping skills you can use when you feel sad?
ANY
One healthy way I can let someone know that I am sad
ANY
What is a trigger?
A trigger is something that sparks an emotion within us. Triggers can make you upset, anger or even happy. Triggers can be a date, a smell, something someone says/does, a picture or anything that reminds you of something that makes you feel an emotion.
Emotional awareness coping skill
Journaling, talking to someone, etc.
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, etc
What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills
Feeling more relaxed Having a clear mind to help solve your problems Creating healthy relationships with others Being able to think about your response to a situation
why is self love important?
loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills
What new coping skill are you going to try or would like to try?
What is a healthy coping skill to use when you're feeling lonely and isolated?
ANY
One healthy way that I can let someone know that I am angry
Name one of YOUR triggers!
ANY
Self-soothing coping skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
What are two emotions that often lead you to engage in unhealthy coping skills?
What are the benefits of using exercise as a coping skill?
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Name one way you take care of your self that involves emotions.
Crying, Reaching out to a friend, Journaling, Positive self talk/Affirmations, Process emotions with self or trusted person
What is different today than a year ago that you are grateful for?
What are 2 coping skills you can use when you feel ANGRY?
ANY
True or false: Words are the only way to communicate.
False! We also use our eye contact, facial expressions, and body language.
Who is someone you trust that you can go to when you are feeling triggered?
ANY
NAME A TYPE OF MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUE
ANY
What is an unhealthy coping skill you could replace with a healthy coping skill?
ANY
What does Healthy coping skills help you with?
ANY
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
Tell me one positive affirmation
ANY
Name 2 things you can do to prevent stress and anger from building up.
Practicing self-care, having a healthy support system, engage in coping skills, acknowledging and processing stressors, getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious foods, etc.
What are 2 coping skills you can use when you feel FRUSTRATED?
ANY
What are examples of unhealthy expressions of emotions?
saying things you don't mean, hitting someone else, breaking things
How can feeling triggered effect our mood?
It can make us feel agry, upset or sad even when we were just feeling happy or okay.
Crisis intervention coping skill
Calling a crisis line, 911, or going to the hospital/ Urgent Care Center, etc.
What is an unhealthy coping skill you currently use?
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
ANY
Tell me 2 ways you practice self love/self care?
ANY
Identify an emotion that is difficult for you to express
What are 2 coping skills you can use when you feel ANXIOUS?
ANY
What does it mean to communicate or express your emotions aggressively?
being bossy, intimidating, or forceful. Placing blame on others, doesn’t take responsibility for self. Lack’s empathy. Doesn’t respect the personal boundaries of others.
How do you know when you are feeling triggered?
ANY
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in a unhealthy way
Name a coping skill that is hard for you to use
ANY
what is something that you do that is a benefit to your life?
ANY
Share your favorite type of self-care and a new one that you would like to try!
Journaling, talking with a friend/counselor/therapist, meditation, gratitude statements, riding a bike, going on a walk/run, etc.
Share a challenge that you are grateful for.
ANY
List 3 things/activities that will make you happy.
What is the difference between using ”I” Statements and ”You" Statements”?
What is the focus is kept on self and doesn’t place blame on others.
There are two types of triggers internal and external, give an example of one of the types of triggers.
Internal triggers are emotions, feelings, thoughts, and memories that make a person anxious, stressed etc.
External triggers are particular locations, activities, things, people, places, objects, situations, smells, tastes, images, and events that make the person stressed, anxious etc.
It is more difficult to deal with internal triggers than with external ones. A person cannot always control internal triggers. For example, they may not be able to control their thoughts or how they feel.