Definitions
What is a coping skill ?
Coping skills are things you can do to help yourself feel better when you are upset, stressed, worried, or angry.
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Reading
Journaling
Listening to Music
Exercising
Meditation
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE !!
Coping skills help us work through our problems in healthy ways.
TRUE OR FALSE
Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
FALSE !!
What has keys but can't open locks?
A piano
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
What is TIPP?
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
People who ask for help are ...
Strong and Courageous
What has hands but cannot clap?
A clock
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others.
What is a relaxing coping skill you can use when you feel stressed?
Taking deep breaths or sitting quietly can help your body calm down.
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
TRUE !!
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
FALSE !!
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
Footsteps
What is radical acceptance?
the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or judgment. It involves accepting difficult situations and emotions without trying to change them, which can help reduce suffering and improve emotional well-being.
What is LLAMP?
Label: Observe and identify what is happening using labels that create defusion.
Let Go: Relax your struggle with your thoughts and lean in and feel your feelings.
Accept: Use defusion to accept thoughts as thoughts and narrative as narrative.
Mindfulness: Ground yourself in the present by noticing more of your experience.
Proceed with Purpose: Connect with your immediate purpose and act on your values.
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
TRUE !!
It is important to separate what is healthy from what isn't to make sure we are making the most use of healthy coping skills.
TRUE OR FALSE
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
FALSE !!
The best coping skills are one one's that can be used daily.
The letter "m"
What are coping skills used for?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What is something active you can do to feel better when you’re angry?
You can go for a walk, play outside, or do a fun activity to help your feelings.
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
TRUE !!
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
TRUE OR FALSE
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
FALSE !!
Coping skills are unique to everyone.
What has a neck but no head?
A bottle