Healthy Coping Skills
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 a friend or trusted adult
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Avoiding Help
- Fighting
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a.) they reduce stress
b.) they allow us to create better relationships
c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
True or False:
Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE!
Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.
How do you make seven an even number?
Take out the "S" in the word seven.
What is 1 coping skill you have used within the last week or two? What did it help with?
What is the definition of Self-Care?
Self-care is any activity that we do to take CARE of our mind, emotions, and body.
Self-care CAN look differently for everyone, but it should promote health & happiness for YOU!
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy.
- Getting Fresh Air
- Talking to a Trusted Friend/Adult
- Destroying Property
- Hair pulling and eating it
- Exercising
- Playing Sports
- Taking Feelings Out on Others
- Yelling at someone you don't like
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
- indulging in preferred activity
- Sleeping too Much
- Eating too Much
- Avoiding the Problem
- Denial of the problem or MINIMIZING the issue
What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills?
- Feeling more relaxed
- Having a clear mind to help solve your problems
- Creating healthy relationships with others
- Being able to think about your response to a situation
True or False:
Every coping skill is healthy.
FALSE!
Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them!
Name one coping skill that has NOT been mentioned today.
hot, dizzy, overheat etc.
Healthy coping skills help us:
a.) Deal with stressors in our lives
b.) Work through our emotions and problems
c.) Process our thoughts and emotions
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, body, and ____ .
Soul
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
FALSE!
Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
How do you make fruit punch?
Give it a boxing lesson.
Name 1 coping skill you have heard about that would give a try.
...
What is 1 way you show yourself SELF-CARE?
Making time to see close friends or contact them on the phone.
Treating yourself to your favoritie snack.
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
Yes, it is a coping skill!
John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he gets easily agitated with his younger brother who asks him "what is wrong." He gets so anxious, in fact, from this incessant question that he yells at his brother to get his frustration out.
Is this a healthy coping skill and why or why not?
No!
Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.
What coping skills can be used to reduce stress? Name three that you would LIKE to do, but haven't done... either ever or at all.
- meditation
- talking with someone
- breathing exercises
- exercise
- mindfulness
- yoga
True or False:
Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.
TRUE!
When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!
What do you call two witches that live together?
Broommates!
4 coping skills to use when you are mad
What are some common SELF-CARE examples?
Eating Healthy
Maintaining a balanced sleep routine
Spending time in nature
Doing a hobby you enjoy
Practicing gratitude
Name three things that you can journal about.
- Your Feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.)
- Thoughts
- Favorite Activities
- Goals
- Future Events
Charlene gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Yes!
Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down.
What do coping skills help us with?
Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.
True or False:
Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
FALSE!
Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.
What do you call a wizard from outer space that can fly?
A flying sorcerer!
What is one coping skill you have found beneficial to you when you are stressed?
...
True or False
Practicing self-care is an effective coping skill.
TRUE: Looking after yourself is an important coping strategy.
what happens when we do not use our coping skills
why do we turn to the easiest way out?
what is something that you do that is a benefit to your life?
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills
True or False
daily double
what is the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping skills
unhealthy- there typically is a negative consequence like getting in trouble
healthy- helps you focus on the moment and work through whatever is upsetting you
yes or no talking to an adult is a coping skill?
yes
True or False:
Is creative rest a form of self-care?
TRUE: Rest is an important form of self-care!
Creative Rest is taking time to relax and "Do Nothing" or create to enjoy not to produce. This can help when you are feeling stressed, burnt out or overwhelmed.