Coping Skills
What are 5 Diversions you can use for Coping skills?
Write, draw, paint, photography, play an instrument, sing, dance, act, take a shower or a bath, garden, take a walk, or go for a drive, watch television or a movie, watch Youtube, play a game, go shopping, clean or organize your envioronment, read, take a break or vacation
Excuses to not Exercise
Not motivated, afraid you'll injure yourself, it's to hard, not good enough
What are some of the benefits of exercise
Lose Weight, Improve Your Mood, Get More Energized, Sleep Better, Take Your Mind Off Negative Thoughts, Cope in a Healthy Way, Release Happy Chemicals
Start to stress
Simon says Wave
Did you wave
5 Positive coping skills for social/interpersonal coping skills?
talk to someone you trust, set boundaries and say "no", write a note to someone you care about, be assertive, use humor, spend time with friends and/or family, serve someone in need, care for or play with a pet, role-play challenging situation with others, encourage others
Benefits of moving more
reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, improves joint stability, increases and improves range of motion, helps maintain flexibility as you age, etc..
The most obvious and well-known benefit of exercising is?
Lose Weight
Planning for anxiety can help you do what?
keep your mind focused and get through the situation
What color is the posters on the wall?
Look at posters
Positive coping skills for the Mind?
make a gratitude list, brainstorm solutions, lower your expectation of the situation, keep an inspirational quote wit you, be flexible, write a list of goals, take a class, act opposite of negative feelings, write a list of pros and cons for decisions, reward or pamper yourself when successful, write a list of strengths, accept a challenge
Simple ways to move your body
walk more, do some chores, pace while you talk on the phone
Physical exercise can do much more for your ____
Mood
A coping skill you can use anywhere?
deep breathing, meditation
What color are the chairs in the lobby?
Black
Tension releasers 3 of them
exercise or play sports, yelling in the bathroom, punching a punching bag, cry, laugh
How to eat better without being miserable
eat more fruit, sneak in more veggies, try a healthy salad dressing, eat low fat or fat-free dairy, make some substitutions
When your heart and lungs work better, you have more ______ during the day
energy
if you want to be positive you have to ..
be around positive people, positive thoughts and take in positive entertainment
Is Someone wearing a grey shirt?
maybe
What is a bad coping skill?
drinking, smoking
What do you need to change besides the way you eat and how much you exercise?
Your lifestyle
As a general goal, aim for at least __ minutes of physical activity every day.
30
Exercise
What should you do after group today?
have a good weekend and be as healthy as you can.