What coping strategy is most helpful to you?
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How can helping another person be used as a coping skill?
Helping others can improve our mood and make us feel good about ourselves.
The best way to deal with negative emotions and stressors is to find healthy ways to express them.
TRUE
Name 1-3 negative coping skills.
Self-harm, substance use, withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up, etc.
Describe a time you used a healthy coping skill
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How can talking to a family member be used as a coping skill?
Talking to someone about your problems/stressors allows you to express your emotions and feelings and get everything out in the open rather than bottling it up.
All stress is out of your control.
FALSE
Name 1-3 positive coping skills.
deep breathing, exercise, art, music, meditation, journaling, TV, talking to friends/family, asking for help, etc.
What coping skill(s) do you want to try but haven't attempted?
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How can going for a walk with a friend be used as a coping skill?
Not only is walking good exercise, but doing this activity with a friend provides an opportunity to talk about your stessors and improve your overall mood.
Taking time for yourself each day will help you cope with stress.
TRUE
When you are angry, what coping skill is most helpful?
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What coping skill(s) have you tried that didn't work for you?
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How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness, stress, and boredom, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness.
When you are upset, what coping skill is most helpful?
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