Healthy and Unhealthy Coping Skills
Name two healthy coping skills
journaling, aromatherapy, holding ice, listening to music, walking, video games, meditation/mindfulness, 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.
True or False:
Coping skills are only needed when you are struggling with negative emotions.
false
These are coping skills you can use while you are in your room.
deep breathing, journaling, reading, drawing, and sleeping
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, 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.)
How do coping skills help us?
Coping skills help us with working through and processing our emotions and stress.
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, fidgeting with your hands, holding ice, watch a movie..
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems with our physical and mental health, 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, addictions, hurting self or others, loss of relationships, jails, institutions etc.
What should you do if you feel yourself becoming triggered?
movement - exercise, walking, biking
Some anger coping skills are
a.) walk away
b.) take a deep breath
c.) talk about it
d.) all of the above
d.) all the above
Why are coping skills important to our well- being?
What does create a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
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.
The practice of __________ involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way, which can help manage stress and improve mental well-being.
mindfulness
Which of the following are under the calming or self-soothing category of coping skills?
a.) ruminating
b.) jumping jacks
c.) deep breathing
d.) ignoring/moving on
c.) deep breathing
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, drawing, journaling etc.
Name a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
What is deep breathing (4 square breathing), OR meditation, OR grounding exercise, (5-4-3-2-1, name 5 things that are specific color, notice the ground beneath you, hold your thumb in your hand), etc.
True or False:
Coping skills are important for the well-being of all people.
true!
What is an unhealthy coping skill that can land you in jail?
Drugs, alcohol, harming someone else
Provide an example of how you use a positive coping skill
examples: deep breathing, drawing, exercise, taking a walk, talking to someone you trust