Healthy and 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.
True or False:
Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.
false
These are coping skills you can use while you are in your room.
deep breathing, talking on the phone, journal, drawing, and sleeping
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.
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.)
Name two coping skills I can use at school.
Talking to others, taking a break, getting a drink. etc.
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, etc.
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, getting in trouble. etc
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
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.
Give an example of a time you used a coping skill to aide with managing your emotions
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What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
walking away, talking to my supports, taking time-out, exercising, breathing techniques etc.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
false
What is a stressor?
anything that causes someone to be in a state of tension; people, places and things