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.
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.
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
If a rooster lays an egg on top of a barn roof, which way will the egg roll off?
Roosters don't lay eggs
what is a stressor?
anything that causes someone to be in a state of tension; people, places and things
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.)
Tomorrow is not the weekend. Yesterday was not Friday or Wednesday. Today is not Tuesday or Sunday. Tomorrow is not Monday, or Friday, or Thursday. What day is today?
Monday.
Distraction is a category of coping skills.
Name an example of a coping skill that can distract you
walk away, reading a book, taking a walk
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, jails, institutions etc.
What should you do if you feel yourself becoming triggered?
exercise, walks, biking, and going to the gym
I am an odd number. If you take away one letter, I become even. What number am I?
(S)even
What gets wetter the more that it dries
a towel
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.
what can you break without ever touching it?
a promise or a secret
What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add 2 letters to it?
The Word “Short” (Short + ‘er’)
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
Playing video games, watching videos, listening to music, walking away, talking to my supports, taking time-out, gardening etc.
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
What is deep breathing (4 square 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
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