Coping Skills Corner
This deep breathing technique involves inhaling through your nose for 4 seconds, holding for 4, and exhaling for 4.
What is breathing exercise
People with depression can just "snap out of it" if they try hard enough.
What is a myth?
Your heart races, palms sweat and you feel nervous before a big event.
What is anxiety?
This chemical, known as the "feel good hormone", is released when we laugh.
What is endorphins?
This 7-9 hour nightly routine helps regulate mood, memory, and overall health.
What is sleep?
Going for a walk, stretching, or dancing are examples of this type of coping skill.
What is physical activity/exercise?
Regular exercise can improve your mood and reduce stress.
What is a fact?
You feel energized, excited, and can't stop smiling when something wonderful happens.
What is joy/happiness?
Laughter lowers this, which helps protect your heart.
What is blood pressure?
Drinking enough water daily is essential to stay hydrated and support this system in the body.
What is the circulatory system/overall body function?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in notebook is called this.
What is Journaling?
Only people with "serious problems" should go to therapy.
What is a myth?
Your face gets hot, your fists clench, and you want to yell when someone cuts in front of you.
What is anger?
Sharing a laugh with others helps strengthen these important social bonds.
What are relationships/social connections?
Spending just 20-30 minutes outdoors in sunlight helps your body produce this vitamin.
What is vitamin D?
This grounding technique uses your five senses to notice things around you (5 things you see, 4 touch, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1 taste).
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
Deep breathing can slow your heart rate and help calm anxiety.
What is a fact?
You feel heavy weight in your chest, tears come easily, and you withdraw from others.
What is sadness?
True or false: Children laugh more often in a day than adults.
What is true?
Taking a few minutes each day to reflect, write, or express gratitude is call this practice.
What is journaling/ gratitude practice?
This positive coping strategy involves asking for help, spending time with loved ones or calling a friend.
What is social support?
Talking about suicide with someone who is struggling will put the idea in their head.
What is myth?
You feel calm, content, and grounded after practicing deep breathing or mindfulness.
What is peace/relaxation?
This therapy approach sometimes involves intentional laughing exercises.
What is Laughter yoga or humor therapy?
Move your body through walking, stretching, or other activities helps reduce stress and improve this type of health.
What is mental and physical health?