Healthy and unhealthy coping skills
Name two healthy coping skills
What is journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, deep breathing, meditation, talking to someone, drawing, painting, coloring, exercise, etc.
What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?
what is feeling more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, time to think about responses to situations, being in control, etc.
True or False:
Reacting quickly to my anger will not get me in trouble
False
Reacting quickly to anger often results in hurting yourself or others
These are coping skills you can use while you are on your bed or in your room.
What are deep breathing, call a friend/family member, grounding, journaling, drawing, coloring, etc.
what is a stressor?
anything that causes someone stress and a state of tension
Name three unhealthy coping skills
What are throwing things, yelling at others, cussing at others, harming yourself or others, not eating enough or eating too much, substance abuse/use, damaging property, etc.
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in an unhealthy way.
True or False:
All coping skills are healthy coping skills.
False
Some coping skills can be harmful (eating too much sweets, having too much screen time, substance use, etc.)
How do coping skills help us?
Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions and stress.
Distraction is a category of coping skills.
Name an example of a coping skill that can distract you
walk away
Taking a walk
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
What is they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, make problems worse, etc.
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
True or False:
What helps one person cope with stress may not necessarily help me.
True
Everyone has different coping skills and strategies that work for them.
What are some possible consequences of using unhealthy coping skills?
Illnesses, infections, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, etc.
What should you do if you feel yourself becoming triggered?
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
Why are coping skills important to our well-being?
What does create a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and helps reduce stress.
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid our problems
False
Coping skills are used to address current emotions and can benefit in addressing the problems.
True or False:
You only need one coping skill.
false.
Which of the following are under the calming or self-soothing category of coping skills?
a.)exercise
b.) jumping jacks
c.)deep breathing
c.) deep breathing
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
Playing video games, watching videos, listening to music, walking away, taking space, drawing, painting, coloring, etc.
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
What is deep breathing, meditation, grounding exercise, name 5 things that are specific color, taking a walk, etc.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
false
True or False:
Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.
false
Practice/Describe to me 3 coping skills.
examples: deep breathing, drawing, exercise, taking a walk, talking to someone you trust