Negative Coping Skills
What is a coping skill that involves intentionally hurting yourself?
What is Self-Harm?
This type of exercise, like walking or dancing, helps release stress.
What is physical activity?
Feeling this way can increase the risk of using negative coping skills.
What is overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, etc?
Instead of self-harming, name one thing you can do to release emotions
Squeeze a stress ball, rip paper, etc.
True or False: Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
What is False?
This negative coping skill involves using drugs or alcohol to avoid emotions
What is Substance use?
Writing down your feelings to express emotions in a safe way is called this.
What is Journaling?
Name one physical sign that someone may be struggling with self-harm.
What is wearing long sleeves, unexplained cuts or bruises, etc?
What is a grounding technique you can use when feeling overwhelmed?
5-4-3-2-1 method
True or False: Self-harm is a healthy way to cope as long as no one finds out.
What is False?
Ignoring or avoiding emotions instead of dealing with them is called this.
What is Emotional Suppression?
Name one deep breathing technique that helps calm the mind.
What is Box breathing, 4-7-8 breaking etc?
If someone suddenly isolates themselves and stops talking, this could be a sign of what?
If you're feeling triggered, what is one thing you can say to yourself to stay positive?
What is an affirmation like “I am strong” "I got this" or “This feeling will pass”?
Some people believe that only weak people ask for help. What is the truth?
What is asking for help takes strength and courage?
Constantly thinking about the worst possible outcome is an example of this type of thinking.
What is Catastrophizing?
Practicing this technique means noticing and accepting your emotions without judgment.
What is Mindfulness?
A person feeling hopeless and expressing thoughts like "Nothing will ever get better" may be experiencing what?
What is depression?
Instead of yelling when you're upset, what is a healthier way to express frustration?
What is talking it out, writing, deep breathing, etc?
True or False: Healthy coping skills work instantly and never require practice.
What is False—They take time and effort to become effective?
Instead of asking for help, this unhealthy coping method involves pushing people away.
What is Social Withdrawal?
Calling a trusted friend or adult for support is an example of this coping skill.
What should you do if a friend tells you they are thinking about self-harming?
What is Encouraging them to talk to a trusted adult, therapist, friend, or call the crisis hotline?
Name one professional resource you can turn to for help with coping strategies.
Who or what is a therapist, school counselor, crisis hotline, etc.
Name one common myth about self-harm and explain why it's false.
What is False—Many people hide their self-harm and struggle in silence.
(Example: “People who self-harm just want attention.”)