Types of skills
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Meditation, grounding, or yoga is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing, ect.
True or false
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
How are coping skills helpful?
Builds confidence, manages emotions, helps us tackle challenges, etc.
This coping skill is beneficial for your physical and mental health
Exercise
Smelling a candle or taking a shower is this type of coping skill
grounding
Give an example of a self-soothing coping skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
True or false
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and ease or emotions it help us think clearer and tackle them better
What things can make using coping skills difficult?
Having unhealthy coping skills, struggling with mental illness, not knowing what to try, etc.
What is self care? Definition and 2 examples.
Involves activities and habits for your overall well-being. These activities promote health and manage stress.
examples: cleaning, taking a shower, exercise, spending time with friends, spending time alone (not isolating), meditating, getting mani/pedi, prioritizing sleep, practicing gratitude.....
This coping skill is good for your mental and physical health
What are 4 examples of healthy coping skills?
Listening to music, taking deep breaths, splashing cold water on your face, going for a walk, squeezing a stress ball, watching tv, exercising, calling a friend, spending time with others, etc
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy like fighting or using substances
What chemicals are released in the brain when you exercise?
endorphins
Centering and grounding yourself in the moment is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
What is the most common mental health condition in the US?
Anxiety
Give an example of a crisis intervention coping skill
Calling/texting the 9-8-8 crisis line, 911, or going to the hospital, etc.
True or false
Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
If it does more harm than good
The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique is this type of coping skill
grounding
Taking deep breaths and then walking away instead of fighting is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
What is an example of internal coping skills and one example of external coping skills?
internal: Meditating, deep breathing, positive self talk, reframing, mindfulness, gratitude, creative expression, sleep...
external: talking to a friend or loved one, take an exercise class, going for a walk/run with a friend, talking to a therapist, setting boundaries...
True or false
Coping skills are only used to help you relax
False
Managing stress, anxiety, and depression is not always relaxing it sometimes takes hard work
What part of the nervous system causes the heart rate to slow down when using breathing or relaxation techniques (or having a good cry)?
The parasympathetic nervous system.