True or False
Using drugs or alcohol is a healthy way to cope with stress
False
Is isolation a healthy or unhealthy coping skill?
Unhealthy - avoiding problem and support system, although some people might need time alone for a certain period of time
What situations trigger you to become stressed?
Examples: school (tests), work, family members, weather
John is feeling really sad and wants to go to his room and not talk to anyone. He takes a 5 hour nap, carries on with his day, and still feels sad. What should he try instead of isolating himself?
Healthy coping skills
What are 3 of your positive qualities?
Examples: Smart, funny, good looking, creative, honest, trustworthy, kind, caring, friendly.
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it's what we do with it that really counts.
True
In your own words, what are coping skills?
Strategies to help us manage our emotions. Can be healthy or unhealthy.
How can stress be a good thing?
Increases alertness, gives energy to get things done, can give you extra strength in life saving situations, give you motivation (work under pressure)
Karen is overwhelmed and wants to go for a walk, but it's raining out. She decides to take an increased dose of her anxiety medicine, but starts to feel "off" and gets dizzy. What should she do?
Get help from an adult; call her doctor. How could she cope with this situation next time?
Name one healthy coping skill you use, and one unhealthy coping skill you use or have used in the past.
Healthy - talk to someone, play with pet, exercise, journal, color, music
Unhealthy- isolate, self-harm or harm others, break things, stealing, avoid eating or sleeping, overeating or sleeping
A lack of social support can be a risk factor for increased stress
True
How does a support system help you cope with stress?
Example: Someone to talk too; Help/advice
Have you ever experienced burnout from stress?
Burnout is emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that results from having to cope with stressors repeatedly.
Your significant other has cheated on you and keeps calling your phone over and over. What is a healthy way to cope with this situation?
Healthy coping skills; ask friend/family for help; block number?
Name one stressor in your life and how you can cope with it in a healthy way.
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Stress is a normal part of life and an either help us learn and grow or cause us significant problems
True
Name 2 healthy coping skills you can use when you feel stressed.
Examples: coloring, music, funny videos, drink water, play with pets
How do you help others when they are stressed?
Examples: talk to them/provide support, get an adult to help.
Joann has been battling depression for many years. She has many self-doubts and no goals and often states "why does it matter?" What activities can Joann try to set goals and boost her self-esteem?
What are you most proud of about yourself?
Example: brave, smart, honest, athletic, creative
The fight or flight response is enacted when someone is feeling calm.
False
What are two unhealthy coping skills someone may use to attempt to deal with stress?
Examples: drugs, alcohol, self-harm, hurting others
What symptoms do you experience when you're stressed? (Physical changes, mood changes)
Examples: sweating, tired, irritability, anger, overwhelmed
Kurt lives alone in a small town, is unable to drive, and doesn't have many friends. Kurt struggles with being happy and lacks interest in many things due to his loneliness. What can Kurt do to cope with this situation in a healthy way?
Talk to his friends; look into new hobbies; talk to a therapist; internet?
Say one nice thing about each person in the room.
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