Healthy Coping Skills
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to help process emotions
What is Journaling?
Ignoring your problems or pretending they don't exist is called...
What is avoidance?
The first step in managing emotions is learning to do this with your feelings.
What is naming/identifying the feeling?
Focusing your attention on the present moment without judgement is called...
What is mindfulness?
You feel anxious before a big test. Name one healthy coping skill you might use.
Deep breathing, positive self talk, etc.
This creative outlet can be used to express emotions nonverbally.
What is art or drawing?
Turning to drugs or alcohol to escape difficult emotions is called...
What is substance abuse?
Saying 'I feel angry' instead of 'you made me angry' is an example of this communication skill.
What is using I statements?
Focusing your senses on what's happening around you helps you practice this
What is grounding/mindfulness?
A friend cancels plans and you feel rejected. What could you do instead of isolating yourself?
Reach out to another friend, express your feelings, self-care, etc.
When you focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't, you are practicing this.
What is Acceptance?
Intentionally causing injury to yourself as a way to manage difficult emotions is called...
What is self-harm?
The ability to manage your emotions even when under pressure is called this.
What is emotional regulation?
This relaxation method involves paying attention to your breath
What is deep breathing?
You got into an argument and can't stop thinking about it. What coping skill might help?
Spending time doing something that brings you joy or peace is called this.
What is self-care?
Spending hours on your phone, social media, or sleeping to avoid stress may be this type of coping.
What is avoidance/escapism?
Naming and understanding others' emotions as well as your own is a sign of this intelligence
What is emotional intelligence
Noticing your thoughts without judging them is an example of this practice.
What is nonjudgemental awareness?
You are overwhelmed with too many responsibilities. What coping skills might help?
Setting healthy limits on your time and energy is an example of this coping strategy.
What is setting boundaries?
Constantly replaying negative events in your head instead of letting them go is called...
What is rumination?
The process of matching your feelings with physical sensations (like tension or fatigue) is called this.
What is body awareness/somatic awareness?
This type of muscle exercise helps you release tension throughout your body.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
What is practicing self-compassion, positive self-talk, etc.