Healthy and unhealthy coping skills
Benefits
True or false
More Coping skill
100

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.

100

What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?

feeling more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, get to think about response to a situation, etc.

100

True or False: 

Reacting quickly to my anger will not get me any consequences

False

Reacting quickly to anger often results in hurting yourself or others

100

These are coping skills you can use while you are on your bed or in your room.

What are deep breathing, talk to someone, 5-4-3-2-1, or journal.

200

Name three unhealthy coping skills

What are throwing things, yelling at others, harming yourself or others, yelling at others, or damaging property.

200

When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?

When it is done excessively and in a unhealthy way.

200

True or False: 

All coping skills are healthy coping skills.

False 

200

How do coping skills help us?

Coping skills help us with working through and processing our emotions and stress. They help us calm down when we are feeling upset, mad, anxious, or stressed. They can make us feel calm, confident, and peaceful

300

How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?

What is they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, etc.

300

When I feel worried I can 

a.) draw my worry

b.) yell at someone nearby 

c.) journal 

d.) (a) and (c) 

D. a and c

300

True or False: 

What helps one person cope with stress may not necessarily help me.

True 

300

What are some possible consequences of using unhealthy coping skills?

illnesses, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, etc.

400

Some anger coping skills are

a.) walk away
b. take a deep breath
c.) talk about it
d.) all of the above 

d.) all the above 

400

Why are coping skills important to our well being?

They help us calm down when we are feeling upset, mad, anxious, or stressed. They can make us feel calm, confident, and peaceful

400

True or False: 

Coping skills are used to avoid our problems

False 

400

True or False:

You only need one coping skill.

false.

500

What are some of the coping skills you are currently using? 

Examples: Exercise, journaling, painting, walking, music, reading, deep breathing, meditation, etc.

500

What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind? 

What is deep breathing, meditation, grounding exercise, yoga, etc.

500

True or False:

Coping skills are not important to your well-being.

false

500

True or False:

Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.

false

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