Healthy vs unhealthy coping skills
Name two healthy coping skills
journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, video games, meditation, talking to someone, writing, drawing, listening to music, etc.
What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?
helps you feel more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, positive decision making, being in control etc.
True or False:
Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.
false
Which coping skills you can use while you are in your cell ?
deep breathing, journal, drawing, splash water on face or talk with cell mate
what is a stressor? and provide an example
any event, situation, or person that causes stress
Examples -
Environmental stressors: Noise, pollution, or natural disasters
Internal stressors: Thoughts, feelings, or beliefs that cause stress, such as perfectionism or anxiety
Name three unhealthy coping skills
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 with working through and processing our emotions and stress.
Name an example of a coping skill that can distract you
Reading a book, talk to a someone, play cards, do a puzzle, draw
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, 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, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, jail time, institutions etc.
What should you do if you feel yourself becoming triggered?
Ask for a break, practicing coping strategies, move around
Which coping skill is considered unhealthy -
a.) walking away
b.) take a deep breath
c.) talking about it
d.) None
d.) None
Why are coping skills important to our well- being?
It creates a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and help us 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.
The practice of __________ involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way, which can help manage stress and improve mental well-being.
mindfulness
Which of the following are under the calming or self-soothing category of coping skills?
a.) exercise
b.) jumping jacks
c.)deep breathing
d.) ignoring/moving on
c.) deep breathing
Why is substance use considered an unhealthy coping skill?
a.) It fails to address to underlying problem
b.) It is a temporary escape
c.) It can trigger other negative feelings/thoughts
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
What can you do instead?
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
Deep breathing (Box or Star breathing), meditation, grounding exercise, (name 5 things that are specific color) etc.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
false
Demonstrated how to practice the 54321 grounding exercise
5 Things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Practice/Describe to me 3 coping skills.
examples: deep breathing, drawing, exercise, taking a walk, talking to someone you trust