Negative Coping Skills
What are negative coping skills?
ways of coping that aren't healthy or appropriate
Name one positive coping skill that you've used before
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Instant solutions for stress exists
What is false
What are 3 coping skills you can use involving sight?
Reading, watching a movie, taking a walk, looking through pictures...
Name 3 different things that can cause stress
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What is your favorite movie? why?
explain
What does the term, "negative influence," mean?
Something/someone that teaches others to do wrong or encourages wrong actions/thoughts by example.
how can knowing your triggers help you?
if you know your triggers you can avoid situations that might trigger you or be ready to use coping skills
no thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts
What is true
What are 3 coping skills you can use involving touch?
Use a fidget toy, play with slime/play dough, squeeze/chew on ice, hot water soak...
Three of my positive qualities are...
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What is your favorite animal and why?
explain
What is one negative coping skill you'd like to let go of? What could you replace it with?
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Name a coping skill that you can use to express your feelings?
arts/crafts, coloring/drawing, journaling, talking to a safe person
taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures
What is true
What are 3 coping skills you can use involving hearing?
Name 3 positive coping skills
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What is your favorite holiday? why?
explain
What is a negative coping skill that you have seen others use?
yelling, slamming doors, banging on the walls. putting others down ....
Name three positive coping skills
exercise, reading, self care, hobbies, spending time with those you care about/love
all stress is out of your control
What is false
What is a coping skills you can use involving your sense of smell?
light a candle and relax, walk outside after it's rained...
What is your goal for today?
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What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
explain.
How would you handle having a family member who contributes to stress?
Distancing yourself from them, setting healthy boundaries, leaning on other supports...
Tv is out for the night! What are 3 healthy things you could do instead?
Arts/crafts, reading a book, taking a bath...
yelling, fighting, hitting/kicking, throwing things are positive coping strategies
What is false
Someone is up in your face yelling.. how can you deal with this situation in a healthy and safe way?
walk away, take a break, disengage from the person, talk to someone who wasn't involved...
For you to believe or trust in someone, what characteristics must they possess?
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What is your favorite snack?
explain