Negative Coping Skills
The act of deliberately harming one's body with a knife, razor, or any sharp object.
What is Cutting
To release anger by running or working out
What is exercise.
instant fixes for stress exists
What is true...deep breathing, reading, writing, shopping, sleeping
The gas station clerk shorts you a dollar.. what is a healthy way to cope with this situation
What is talk it out
Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them.
What is......
to talk to a therapist or counselor
What is therapy
no thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts
What is true
your girlfriend/boyfriend has cheated on you and keeps calling your phone over and over.. what is a health way to deal with this situation
What is "Block them"
Three of my positive qualities are...
What is....
To use your creativity to paint, draw, or write
What is art
taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's pressures
What is true
a group member is constantly bringing up drugs or negative topics.. how would you cope with this situation
What is talk to the group leader or talk to that person.
Steps I can take when I feel I may relapse include..
What are.....
to put your thoughts down on paper
What is journaling
all stress is out of your control
What is false
Someone is up in your face yelling.. how can you deal with this situation in a healthy productive manner?
What is walk away? let the person calm down before trying to talk to them. Or wait until they are alone to address how they made you feel.
5 ways I can cope with my stress
What are---------------
to talk to your friend before acting on emotions
What is call/talk to someone
Drinking, smoking, taking pills, or fighting are healthy ways to cope
What is false
It has been a rough day and your friend just keeps cracking jokes and not taking anything serious.. are they coping in a healthy way?
What is yes, using humor.
In emotional relapse, you're not thinking about using. But your emotions and behaviors are setting you up for a possible relapse in the future.
The signs of emotional relapse are: (list at least 3)
What is...