Coping Skills
What is a STRESSOR?.
A STRESSOR is anything that causes the release of stress hormones.
What is a Trigger?
Anything that might cause a person to recall a traumatic experience they've had.
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
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.
Exercise.
What is Healthy? (Daily exercise is a great coping skill.)
How is music used to as a coping skill?
Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music.
Can a SMELL be a trigger for someone?
What is yes! Anything internal (like thoughts or feelings) or something external (like a situation, place, sound, or smell) can be enough to remind your brain of the past trauma.
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
Every coping skill is healthy.
FALSE!
Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: smoking, drinking, gambling, etc.)
Drugs and Alcohol?
What is Unhealthy! (Drugs and Alcohol are bad for your health.)
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.
What should you do if you if you feel yourself becoming triggered?
What is use a healthy coping skill?
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, body, and ____ .
Soul
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Healthy coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
FALSE!
Healthy coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
Punch a pillow.
What is healthy? (It is better to punch a pillow, than to hurt someone else)
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!
Are Triggers and PTSD the same thing?
No! Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
What coping skills can be used to reduce stress? Name three.
- meditation
- talking with someone
- breathing exercises
- exercise
- mindfulness
- yoga
Healthy 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!
Arguing.
What is Unhealthy? (It is ok to tell someone how you feel, but you should not continue the conversation if you feel that you or the other person is becoming aggressive)
Which is not a healthy coping skill?
-Music
-Exercise
-Eating
-Watching TV
-Avoiding the issue
-Avoiding the issue. Any activity can become unhealthy if you are using it to avoid the issue.
Identifying triggers is the ________ step towards coping with them.
What is the First Step?
What do healthy coping skills help us with?
Healthy coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.
Healthy 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.
Video games.
What is Healthy? (Video Games are fine, as long as you have completed your responsibilities, and are not playing more than 2 hours per day.)