Coping Skills
Types of skills
Give an Example
True or False
100

What is a coping skill?

An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations

100

Name 3 healthy coping skills

Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation, talking to someone you trust, Journaling

100

Give an example of a distraction coping skill

Playing a game, going for a walk, reading, watching a movie, etc.

100

Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives

False

Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way

200

Define "healthy coping skills".

Coping skills that are healthy and not harmful to you or others. 

200

Name 3 unhealthy coping skill

Fighting, avoiding help, yelling at others, harming others or yourself, using alcohol or drugs

200

Give an example of a self-soothing coping skill

Taking a bath/shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.

200

Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life

True 

When we cope with problems and our emotions, it helps us think more clearly and tackle them better 

300

Define "unhealthy coping skills".

Coping skills that are unhealthy or harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs 

300

What kind of coping skills are deep breathing, yoga, and paying attention to your surroundings?

BONUS: Which is also a relaxation technique?

Mindfulness

BONUS: deep breathing

300

Give an example of an emotional awareness coping skill

Journaling, talking to someone, etc.

300

Every coping skill is healthy

False

Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy (e.g., like fighting or using substances or avoidance)

400

What coping skills can you use while at program?

Deep breathing, talk to a therapist about your needs, work through group assignments to learn new skills, use affirmations, use breaks wisely  

400

What kind of coping skill is playing a game or watching a movie? 

Distraction coping skills

400

Give an example of an opposite action coping skill

Walking away instead of fighting, standing up straight when you feel nervous, getting out of bed when you are depressed or tired etc.  

400

Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do

False 

Coping skills are learned throughout our lives

500

Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy:

Getting fresh air

Talking to a trusted friend/adult 

Destroying property 

Hair pulling

Exercising 

Playing a game

Taking feelings out on others

Yelling at someone

- Destroying Property

- Hair pulling

- Taking Feelings Out on Others

- Yelling at someone you don't like

500

You get into a fight with your sister, but instead of yelling and throwing something because you are upset, you walk away. What type of coping skill is this?

Opposite Action Coping Skill and/or Anger Management 

500

Name three coping skills you can do at home

Mindfulness activities (deep breathing, yoga), go for a walk, take a bath, journal...

500

Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills

True

There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills; the key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.

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