Diversions
What are some Coping skills that involve Art?
Write, Draw, Paint, Photography
Something Funny
Humor
A place to put things you are grateful for?
Gratitude list
What are emotional responses that are acceptable to relieve stress?
Laugh, Cry, yell in the bathroom, punch a punching bag,
Things you can use/ take?
Drugs, alcohol, sedatives
What are forms of exercise you can use to cope?
Walk, Run, Weightlifting, Yoga
What could you do for/ with someone else?
Encourage them, do something to help if they are in need, spend quality time
Something positive to read or visualize when under stress?
An inspirational quote or picture
Give you body enough?
Sleep, healthy foods
Something you can do too much of?
Work
Garden, Read, Spend Time with Animals
What are ways to set limits?
Be assertive, set clear boundaries, Say No
What is another name for making plans for yourself?
Goal Setting
Establishing a what will benefit your mental health in many ways?
A routine
Instead of venting you’re what?
Ignore or bottle up feelings
Coping Skills that involve sound?
Listen to music, Play an Instrument, Dance, Sing
What is something that it involves pen and paper/ Computer?
Write a note or letter to someone you love / care about
What are ways to “go with the flow”?
Be flexible, lower your expectations of a situation, Accept a challenge with a positive attitude
Limit this that gives you energy?
Caffeine
Not accepting a situation for what it is?
Denial, avoiding the problem
Things you can do to better your space/ environment?
Clean, Organize, Decorate
what is a form of acting?
Role Play
Things you know about yourself or situations?
Write a list of pros and cons, list your strengths
A natural technique that benefits both physical and mental health?
DeepBreathing Technique
Bonus: When was pride month Established?
June 1999, by Bill Clinton in honor of the stonewall riots