Healthy/ Unhealthy Coping Skills
True / False
Stress Management
Self-Care
100

Is yelling into a pillow a healthy coping skill?

Yes it is! As long as it does not cause self harm or harm to others.

100

Everyone has the same coping skills. True or False.

False 

100

What are some stressors a middle school student may have?

Schoolwork, friendship problems, home problems.

100

Why is self care important?

Loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills, lowers anxiety and stress, builds self esteem and resilience, motivations for change, motivation for healthier choices in life

200

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

Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.

200

Coping skills are only needed when you're struggling with negative emotions?

False

200

Does everyone view stress in the same way?

Stress is perceived differently by each of us, stress affects us all in ways that are unique to us.

200

When is practicing self care important?

Every single day!!!!

300

What is one way unhealthy coping skills affect us?

they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, create bad habits

300

You should not ask anyone for help when you have a problem that you are not able to solve?

False
300

What are examples of stressful life events that we can't change?

Pandemic, loss of a loved one, etc

300

Is positive self talk a way to show yourself love?

Yes
400

What are 2 examples of healthy coping skills? 

Deep breathing exercises, take a walk, read a book, take a bath, call a friend, listen to music, journal, meditate

400

Coping skills are important. Unscramble the letters in this word "ehtbear" to find another healthy coping skill.

Breathe

400

Name 2 things that are out of your control

The weather, what others think about you, other's behaviors, adult problems, etc.

400

True or false: In order to practice self care you need to spend lots of time and money?

False 

500

What are 2 examples of unhealthy coping skills?

Using drugs/ alcohol, overeating, social withdrawal, aggression, self- Harm

500

Exercising releases “feel-good,” chemicals in our bodies that can improve our mood. And when we feel better, we often make better choices about how to deal with challenges.

True!

500

Which of the following are example(s) of healthy coping strategies?

A.) Pretending the problem does not exist

B.) Taking deep breaths and counting to ten

C.) Exploding (yelling and breaking things)

D.) Asking for help

E.) Both B and D 

E.) Both B and D

500

Name 3 types of self-care activites 

Answer varies 

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