Healthy Coping Skills
Unhealthy Coping Skills
Types of Coping Skills
Triggers
Celebrities
100

Writing down your thoughts or feelings as a way to process them.




Journaling

100

Overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.

Substance Abuse

100

Comforting yourself through your five senses.

Self-Soothing. 

Examples: see, touch, hear, taste, smell

100

Some examples would be arguments, being ridiculed or judged, rejection, or being ignored.

Social Triggers.

100

This second-born royal has been open about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and grief since his mother's death. 





Prince Harry

200

Developing a strategy to tackle the problem.

Planning

200

Engaging in behaviors like cutting, burning, or other forms of self-inflicted harm to cope with emotional pain.

Self-Harm

200

Take your mind off the problem for a while.

Distraction. 

Examples: crafts, puzzles, word searches, music, artwork.

200

An example would be anniversaries of traumatic events. 

Dates

200

This actress, singer/songwriter was diagnosed with bipolar in 2020. While her first acting gig was in "Barney and Friends" she is most well known for her role in Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place."

Selena Gomez

300

A way to release endorphins, reduce stress and activate positive feedback loop. 

Exercise

300

Ignoring or refusing to deal with problems, which can lead to them resurfacing later with greater intensity.

Avoidance

300

Doing something the opposite of your impulse that's consistent with a more positive emotion. 

Opposite Action. 

Examples: Looking at or reciting positive affirmations. Watching or reading something funny. 

300

Some examples would be moving, divorce, job termination.

Life Changes. 

300

This British singer experienced postpartum depression since the birth of her son, Angelo, in 2012. Some of her most popular hits include "Hello" and "Rolling in the Deep."

Adele

400

 Talking to someone you trust about your feelings.

Seeking emotional support. 

400

Withdrawing from social interactions and relationships, which can increase feelings of loneliness and depression.

Isolation

400

Tools for identifying and expressing your feelings. 

Emotional Awareness

Examples: journaling emotions, feelings chart, practice positive reframing. 

400

Past or recent events, such as a car accident or tragic loss.

Traumatic Events


400

This popular singer famous for "Always Be My Baby" has been open about her battle with bipolar II disorder since 2001. She says that her diagnosis has helped her manage her mental health.

Mariah Carey

500

Turning to faith or spirituality for comfort and guidance.

Religion

500

Refusing to acknowledge the problem.

Denial

500

Tools for centering or grounding yourself in the present moment. 

Mindfulness

Examples: meditation, yoga, grounding, breathing exercises

500

Intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, or painful memories.

Internal Thoughts

500

This actor most famous for his roles in "Deadpool," "The Proposal," and "Definitely Maybe" has struggled with anxiety since childhood. He's learned to channel his anxiety creatively and use it to his advantage.

Ryan Reynolds

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