Effective and ineffective coping skills
What are two skills that you are currently practicing?
Fill in the blank, three answers gets the points!
What are some benefits to using effective coping skills?
feeling more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, getting to think about response to a situation, etc.
This coping skill involves focusing on the present moment- thoughts, feelings, sensations
mindfulness
True or False:
Some coping skills work better in certain situations than others?
true
True or false
Counting to 10 can help manage anger
True
100 bonus points if you can explain why
Name three ineffective coping skills
isolating, hitting others, yelling at others
This coping skill involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm your body down?
Deep breathing
This skill involves clearly expressing your needs and feelings
Communication
True or False:
Trying different coping skills can help you find what works best for you?
True
What is self-control?
Controlling what you say and do
What are three coping skills to use to reduce anger?
Deep breathing, yelling into a pillow, taking a break, exercise
This activity helps release stress by moving your body, like running or dance
exercise
Saying nice words to yourself is called?
affirmations
True or False:
What helps one person cope with stress may not be effective for everybody.
True
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to manage your emotions in a healthy way.
Name three effective coping skills!
journaling, talking to someone, deep breathing, drawling
Why are effective coping skills important?
keeping ourselves safe, decrease distress, and increased confidence in maintaining wellbeing
Why is it important to talk about your feelings
improve mental health, reduce stress, making you feel better
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid our problems
False
True or False:
You have no control over how you respond to your emotions
False
What are some potential consequences of using ineffective coping skills?
increased distress, lead to more negative emotions, short-term relief, risky behaviors
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
dialectics, deep breathing, meditation, grounding exercise, yoga, etc.
What is a safety plan and what information is included?
warning signs, coping skills, distractions, supports, resources to reach out to, how to stay safe in the triggering environment, and motivation for safety?
True or False
You're upset and yell at your friend to feel better. This is healthy coping.
False
True or False:
Replacing negative thoughts with more balanced ones can help you cope.
true!
100 bonus points if you can explain why