Healthy and unhealthy coping skills
Name two healthy coping skills
What is journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, deep breathing, meditation, talking to someone , writing, painting, or listening to music.
What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?
What is feeling more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, get to think about response to a situation, etc.
What is the most ordered food in America?
Fried Chicken
What is a coping skills you can use while at camp if you need it?
What are deep breathing, talk to someone, take a walk, distract with something fun, count to 10, take a break, or journal.
what is a stressor?
anything that causes someone stress
Name three unhealthy coping skills
What are throwing things, yelling at others, harming yourself or others, not eating enough or eating too much, substance abuse/use, yelling at others, or damaging property.
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in a unhealthy way.
How tall is the standard pro basketball hoop? ( in feet)
10 ft.
How would you explain what mindfulness is and it's benefits to someone who has never heard of it?
Mindfulness is a tool that is used to help someone stay in the present moment and focus on what is currently happening instead of thinking about the past or future. It helps us stay calm and enjoy the moment. Mindfulness can reduce heart rate, keep us calm, make us feel happier, help us enjoy the moment, improve sleep, decease stress, and much more!
What are the different types or categories of coping skills?
What are self-soothing or calming, distraction, mindfulness, and physical.
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
What is they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, etc.
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a.) allow us to create better relationships
b.) they increase stress
c.)allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d.) all the above
e.) a and c
f.) b and c
e.) a and c
Using healthy coping skills allows is to reduce stress!!!
If you could pick a superpower, what would it be?
So many options
What are some possible consequences of using unhealthy coping skills?
What are illnesses, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, or criminal charges, etc.
What should you do if you feel yourself becoming triggered?
What is use a healthy coping skill?
Healthy coping skills help us:
a.) deal with stressors in our lives
b.) work through our emotions and problems
c.) process our thoughts and emotions
d.) all the above
e.) just a and b
d.) all the above
Why are coping skills important to our well being?
What does create a sense of calmness, confidence, inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
What is the color of a giraffe's tongue?
Black
True or False:
You only need one coping skill.
Which of the following are under the calming or self-soothing category of coping skills?
a.)exercise
b.)singing
c.)deep breathing
d.)volunteering
c.) deep breathing
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
Exercise, journaling, painting, walking, music, reading, deep breathing, meditation, etc.
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
What is deep breathing, meditation, grounding exercise, yoga, etc.
What is your favorite song to listen to right now?
Answers vary
Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.
True or False:
My thoughts and feelings are not wrong, it is the way I respond to the thoughts and feelings.