Healthy Coping Skills
Name one HEALTHY coping skill you can used when stressed.
talk, walk, deep breathing, music, journal, etc...
sadness, grief, disappointment
Name one characteristic of a healthy friendship.
trust, honesty, respect, communication, support
Name one thing you can do every day to take care of your mental health?
shower, eat, take medications, sleep, journal, hygiene, fresh air
A friend is having a bad day. What is one supportive thing that you could say?
I'm here for you
do you want to talk
how can i help
True or False: Avoiding your problems is usually the healthiest long term coping skill.
False
Name two PHYSICAL signs that you may be anxious
racing heart, seating, shaking, rapid breathing, upset stomach
What does active listening mean?
paying attention, not interrupting, making eye contact, showing you understand
True or False: Getting enough sleep can improve your mood?
True
Someone cuts infront of you in line. What is the halthyiest way to handle it?
stay calm, address it if necessary, let it go
What coping skill involves focusing on the present moment?
Mindfulness
Why is it important to identify your emotions?
It helps you understand yourself and choose healthy coping skills
What communication style is the healthiest?
A) Passive
B) Aggressive
C) Assertive
C) Assertive
Name three basic self care needs everyone has.
Food, water, sleep, hygiene, exercise, rest, social connections
You are feeling frustrated during group. What is one thing you can do before reacting?
deep breathing
count
ask for a break
grounding
What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy coping skill helps manage stress without harming yourself or others.
Unhealthy coping skills provide temporary relief and may cause more problems later on
Finish the sentence
All feelings are _______, but not all behaviors are.
valid
Give me an example of an "I" statement
I feel frustrated
I feel sad
Why is self care important?
it helps improve physical & mental health, reduces stress, increase energy and helps prevent burnout
You walk in the room and overhear two people talking and giggling and they may be talking about you.
What are the facts?
you walked in
two people are talking and giggling
You are feeling overwhelmed but can NOT leave. Name two skills you might use
deep breathing, grounding, mindfulness, positive self talk, counting backward
Explain the difference between reacting and responding to an emotion.
reacting is immediate, often impulsive.
responding means taking a moment to think and choosing a healthier more intentional action
Name two ways to handle a disagreement without agruing.
Listen, compromise, take a break, stay calm, journal
Name an example from each of these areas:
Physical:
Emotional:
Social:
Mental:
Physical: exercise, sleep, walking
Emotional: journal, talking
Social: talking to someone
Mental: reading, mindfulness, something new
You call a family member and they don't answer. You start thinking "they must be mad at me"
What are the facts?
you called they didn't answer