Self-Care
taking a walk, deep breaths, listening to music, coloring,etc.
What are healthy coping mechanisms?
thrill seeking through exploring dangerous abandoned buildings
What is avoidance?
your dog ran away, but you pretend he's still there so you still feed him every morning
What is denial?
this type of stress is long-term and can be managed
What is chronic stress?
stress is inevitable and it is impossible to have no stress
True- we can't avoid it, but we can manage it
we set these with other people in order to maintain respect and safety for ourselves and others
What are boundaries?
walking away, shutting down, and not speaking to anyone
What is withdrawal?
you are insecure about your high pitched voice, so you make fun of someone you don't like for their voice
What is projection?
school, relationships, family, work, etc. are all examples of this
What are stressors?
you don't need to set boundaries with your friends because they know you well enough to know your limits
False- setting boundaries is important for everyone; your friends can't read your mind!
avoidance, drug/alcohol use, binge eating, etc.
What are unhealthy coping mechanisms?
Blaming your sister when you broke the TV instead of taking accountability
What is attack others?
you cheated on an exam, but it's okay because everyone else does it
What is rationalization?
our nervous systems go into this "mode" when we experience a stressor
What is fight or flight (or freeze)?
the things that you tell yourself shape your reality and you will start to believe anything that you tell yourself
True- this is why positive self-talk is so important
your overall opinion about yourself or how much you respect/value yourself
What is self-esteem?
telling yourself how stupid you are after you accidentally told the waiter "you too" after he told you to enjoy your food
What is attack self?
You're having a bad day so you call out random words in class to distract your classmates
What is regression?
this type of stress is short-term
What is acute stress?
it is okay to not be okay
True
this shapes the way we view ourselves, the people around us, and our experience. what we do with this becomes our reality
What is self-talk?
framework that outlines the 4 different shame responses we go into when an interruption occurs
What is the compass of shame?
you pretend like you hate broccoli when really you love it
What is reaction-formation?
this type of stress is considered "good" stress eg. excitement, anticipation, etc.
What is eustress?
it is a good thing to ask for help
True- you can't get help unless you ask for it