Cognitive Coping Skills
You find out you did bad on an exam, what cognitive coping skills could you use?
- stop and think
- positive self talk
- self grace
- radical acceptance
- self reflection
this outdoor activity can be done alone or with others, improves ones mood, and gives a sense of accomplishment when it is time to harvest...
- gardening
you start to feel overwhelmed with an assignment that's due in 1 hour... what quick coping mechanism could you use?
- let out a sigh
- go get a glass of water
- stand up and stretch
- 30 seconds of mindfulness
- light a candle
This stress relieving practice soothes the "monkey mind" and olfactory senses and only requires essential oil and deep breathing- what coping skill is this?
aromatherapy
Rhymes with peep...
sleep
You just got fired by your boss- what coping strategies could you utilize?
- positive thinking
- shifting from negative thoughts to positive thoughts
- thought stopping
- positive self talk
- sharing experiences
this activity can be done anywhere with a marked trail, is a good form of exercise, and reduces stress...
you are driving and someone cuts you off, what is a quick coping skill you could utilize?
- turn on music
- mindful breathing
- roll down the windows to get air/sunlight
- identify one beautiful thing around you
- catharsis sigh or yell
This craft keeps the hands busy, neutralizes stress, and the result keeps one warm- what coping strategy is this?
- knitting
- crocheting
- sewing
Rhymes with feeding...
reading
You are struggling financially and are becoming overwhelmed- what coping strategies could you utilize?
- setting goals
- managing goals
- decision making utilizing pros and cons
- diaphragmatic breathing
this outdoor activity is done in silence, requires binoculars, and is a common way to connect with wildlife and nature...
- birdwatching
you waited until last minute to pack for a trip and now you're overwhelmed with the task... what coping skills could you utilize?
- turn on some music
- self acceptance
- mindfulness
- breathing technique
- picture a calm place in your mind
this coping strategy may make you smarter, relieve stress, and make you want to dance - what coping strategy is this?
- playing a musical instrument
Rhymes with faint...
paint
Your partner just broke up with you and you're feeling down- what coping strategies could you use?
- cognitive restructuring (replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts)
- self monitoring
- avoid blaming
- positive self talk
this outdoor activity can be done alone or with others, lowers cortisol levels, allows for grounding, and requires poles and a body of water...
- fishing
you are trying to fall asleep, but your mind is racing? what coping strategies can you quickly utilize?
- breathing
- meditation
- praying
- positive self talk
- turn on relaxing noises
- drink a cup of warm tea
- read a few pages of a book
- think about what you're grateful for
this self care strategy improves physical fitness and can be done alone or with a Peleton- what coping strategy is this?
- cycling
Rhymes with fray...
pray
A loved one passes away- what coping skills can you utilize?
- releasing built up emotions (crying, screaming)
- distracting oneself
- identify irrational thoughts
- spiritual practices
- seeking support
- working towards acceptance
this outdoor activity requires minimal equipment (but you may want a blanket), can be done alone or with others, must be done at night...
- star gazing
- breathing techniques
- praying
- mindfulness
- positive self talk
- meditate
- stretch
this creative endeavor may be a relaxing distraction and you can eat the results- what coping strategy is this?
- cooking
- baking
Rhymes with hesitate...
meditate