Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Meditation and yoga is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing,, knitting, pain induction, 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.
Play with a Pet or Have a 5 minute dance party?
Yes
Sadness
What are 3 things that make you sad
Doing something that is the opposite of the impulse is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Smelling a candle or taking a shower is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
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 helps us think clearer and tackle them better
What things can make using coping skills difficult?
Having unhealthy coping skills (i.e., defense mechanisms), struggling with mental illness, not knowing what to try, etc.
Stand in the Sunshine or drink 5 glasses of water?
Yes
Anger
What coping technique is best (Distraction, Opposite Action, self soothing, or grounding etc)
Reaching out for support when no other coping skills are helping is this type of coping skill
Crisis intervention
Watching a movie or reading a book is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Emotional awareness coping skill
Journaling, talking to someone, etc.
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy, like fighting or using substances which are defense mechanisms
What new coping skill are you going to try or would like to try?
Answers Vary
Water Plants or Chat with Friends?
Yes
Name 3 ways to cope
Centering and grounding yourself in the moment is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Journaling and talking to someone about how you feel is this type of coping skill
Emotional awareness
Crisis intervention coping skill
Calling a crisis line, 911, or going to the hospital/ Urgent Care Center, 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, such as I start to use them to enable my addictive or criminal behaviors by being dishonest about my behavior.
Do something nice or hug someone?
Yes
Anxiety
What are things that cause you anxiety?
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
Taking deep breaths and then walking away instead of fighting is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Opposite action coping skill
Walking away instead of fighting, laughing instead crying, standing up straight when you feel nervous, etc.
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
Is stress something that can be controlled?
You are in control of your own feelings.
True.
Boredom
Give me 5 things to fight off boredom...that also boosts your mood
Positive thoughts to focus on to enhance mood or self esteem
Coping Thoughts
Affirmations, Positive Self talk, Inspirational quotes
Ways to encourage and motivate oneself
What could you use these affirmations for:
1. Today I choose to think positive
2. I can get through anything
3. All of my problems have solutions
4. I am an amazing person
1. Anxiety, doubt, anger
2. Fear, Doubt, Sadness
3. Frustration, Sadness
4. Self doubt, Sadness, Anxiety
Positive thoughts create positive moods, and negative thoughts create negative moods
Give me an example of a thought that puts you in a good / bad mood
Name a thought that you have often that is not helpful
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What feeling would you like to experience more often
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Happiness
List 5 things/activities that will make you happy at any given moment