Physical Well-Being
Answers will vary.
Name 3 coping strategies to manage anxiety.
Answers will vary.
One way to deal with conflict or boundary violations is to w_ _ k a _ _ y.
Walk away
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 of the above
d.) All of the above
Meditation and yoga are this type of practice...
Mindfulness
True or false
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
Does stress affect your:
a) physical health
b) mental health
c) both
c) both
What is sleep hygiene and why is it important?
Good sleep hygiene is all about putting yourself in the best position to sleep well each and every night.
It is important because...(answers will vary)
Share one example of good stress and how to deal with it.
Answers may vary but may include:
Moving - research restaurants and things to do in the area
Getting a new job - layout your outfit for the first day
Leading a client led group - take client led group training during registration week
If you need to ask for support to advice with someone you trust, you would ask f_ _ h_ _ _.
Ask for help
Which of the coping skills below is unhealthy.
Getting Fresh Air
Talking to a Trusted Friend
Destroying Property
Exercising
Destroying property
Watching a movie, listening to music, or reading a book to take your mind off of something is what kind of coping skill?
Distraction
True or false
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and ease or emotions it helps us think clearer and tackle them better
Is all stress bad?
Why or why not?
No...answers will vary.
Why is healthy eating an important part of coping?
Answers will vary, some include:
Maintaining blood sugar supports mood stability
Foods high in omega-3 fats help fight depression
Junk food can cause lethargy
Name one type of negative stress and how to cope with it.
Increased auditory hallucinations - talk to your psychiatrist about medications
Many people use creativity to cope. One group you can enjoy at Stepping Stones for this is A_ _ I_ R_ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Art in Recovery
Is constructive self-talk a way to support yourself?
Yes
A type of statement you would write or say to yourself for encouragement and self-esteem.
Affirmation
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy, like fighting or using substances which are defense mechanisms
Name 1 way the stress affects mental health and 1 way stress affects physical health.
Answers will vary but may include:
Physical: chronic illness, racing heart, sweat, stiff muscles or tension
Mental: trouble focusing, worry and fear, indecisiveness
Why is overall physical wellness an important part of coping?
Answers will vary, some may include:
Increases ability to deal with stress
The better you feel physically, the more resilient you are
Decreases the odds of poor health being a stressor
When feeling depressed, with low energy and a desire to isolate, what can you do?
Answers will vary, may include:
Call a friend
Call a warmline or CrisisLink
Brush your teeth
Take a short walk
Watch a funny movie
If you're struggling with feelings of anger or frustration, you might try D_ _ _ B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Deep Breathing
Do you need to spend large amounts of time and money on self-care?
WRAP plan
Crisis plan
Having a crisis card available
Having the CrisisLink number or 988 card easily accessible
True or false
Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
Name 3 ways to prevent stress from happening or getting worse.
Answers will vary, may include:
Self-care
Taking medications as prescribed
Asking for help when you need it
Avoiding triggers if possible
Name one coping skills that provides you a mental and physical benefit.
Answers will vary, may include:
Deep breathing - slows heart rate and calms mind
Well-balanced meal - satisfies appetite and provides energy, helps with focus
Splashing cool water on face - cooling sensation if feeling overheated/agitated, brings back to present moment and distracts rom stressors
Answers will vary.
There is a place at Stepping Stones you can go for a break that has low lighting, coping supplies, and some privacy. It's called the Q_ _ _ _ R_ _ _ _.
Quiet Room
What is one thing you've learned this quarter that hasn't been asked or shared yet?
What do you call a coping tool that you use to keep your hands occupied? Some are squishy, some are bumpy, some are like putty or slime, and some spin.
Fidgets
True or False
All stress is out of your control
False
Some stressors or responses to stress can be addressed
Which of the following stressors is within your control? What can you do to make that thing less stressful?
a) bad weather
b) making a grocery list and budget
c) delusions
d) someone saying mean things about you behind your back
b) making a grocery list and budget
To make it less stressful, you can ask someone to help you plan, you can have a grocery list pad or template to follow each week, you can look at sales flyers ahead of time to cut costs, you can create a meal plan so you know what items you need