Scenarios I
A peer accuses you of stealing and starts to yell at you. A healthy way to solve the problem would be to yell back at them- True or False?
What is false
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations. These may help a person face a situation, take action, and be flexible and persistent in solving problems.
What are coping skills?
This technique involves slowly inhaling and exhaling
What is deep breathing
What is an example of a physical leisure activity/coping skill?
What is sports, running, taking a walk, etc.
My mom doesn't seem to understand what I am going through. To help cope, I write a letter to her to express how I am feeling. This is a healthy way of coping- true or false?
What is true
You and a peer have a disagreement. What are 2 examples of healthy ways to manage the situation?
What are apologize, walk away, talk with them about the situation after having time to think
Why should we not let our emotions get "bottled-up"?
What is eventually you will "blow up"/take it out on someone/something else, doesn't feel good to keep emotions inside, we never fix the situation
A tool that can help you maintain your stress if it's squeezed, but not too tight!
What is a stress ball?
What is an example of a social leisure activity/coping skill?
Talking to a friend, playing a game with someone, book club, etc.
You feel yourself getting mad. Give 4 physical signs that your body gives you when you are experiencing anger.
What is knots in your stomach, clenching your hands or jaw, feeling clammy or flushed, breathing faster, headaches, high blood pressure, high heart rate, tension
I am having a hard time coping with being in the hospital. What are things I could do to improve my stress/anxiety/sadness?
Say positive affirmations, journal, exercise, call someone I trust, talk with a peer, talk with a staff member/treatment team
A strong emotion of feeling hostile, very annoyed/frustrated
What is anger?
Name 3 people that can assist you to manage your symptoms
What is doctor, social worker, psychologist, therapist
Name 3 ways I can express myself creatively to help reduce stress and manage emotions
What is painting, drawing, singing, knitting, coloring, make music, etc.?
What are 3 ways I can prevent being re-hospitalized?
staying away from drugs/alcohol, take medication as prescribed, set boundaries, create a healthy support system, use coping skills
I am struggling with feelings of hopelessness and I feel depressed. What can I do to help myself?
Free answer
Phrases you can say to yourself to help you get through distressing situations
What are affirmations or positive self-talk?
Name 3 leisure activities you can use to cope that do not cost any money.
What is exercise, taking a walk, volunteering, help others, hanging out with friends/family, yoga
What is an example of a cognitive leisure activity/coping skill?
What is reading, crosswords, chess, puzzles, etc.?
You are feeling overwhelmed noise on the unit. The yelling and amount of activity on the unit is giving you anxiety. What should you do?
Go to your room, listen to music, meditate, take a walk, talk to someone
I feel like things are out of my control which is causing me to feel angry/worried/stressed. What should I do?
Free answer
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anxiety from building up.
What is practicing self-care, having a healthy support system, exercising, eating healthy, getting good sleep, etc.
Who is the number one person to rely on for support?
What is yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'VE GOT THIS!
Name 4 healthy things I can do to relax. Bonus 100 points for naming an additional thing you can do in your room!
What is deep breathing, visualization, yoga, counting, etc.
I am getting frustrated and am going to use my coping skills to turn my mood around. How do I know that my coping skill is a healthy one?
What is it doesn't hurt me or others or things, helps me relax