Coping Skills
This kind of breathing helps calm the body and mind.
What is deep breathing or belly breathing?
Using your five senses to name things you see, hear, and feel is called the ___ game.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding game.
True or False: Feeling depressed means you are weak.
False.
Letting in fresh air and sunlight can boost ___
What is mood or energy.
Name one common feeling people have during anxiety.
Nervousness, feeling “on edge,” or constant worry.
A small notebook to write thoughts, feelings, or gratitude is called a ____.
What is a journal?
Holding an ice cube or noticing your feet on the floor brings you back to the ____.
What is the present moment.
Name one real cause of depression.
Any (trauma, chemical imbalance, genetics, chronic stress…).
Name a fun or silly show, song, or activity that makes you laugh.
Personal choice.
Depression is more than sadness. Name one physical change it can cause.
Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy.
This creative activity lets you express feelings without words.
What is drawing, doodling, or coloring?
True or False: Grounding is only for panic attacks.
What is False (it helps with everyday stress too).
People sometimes think you can just “snap out of it.” Why is that untrue?
Depression is a health condition needing care, not willpower.
Doing something kind for yourself, like a bubble bath or favorite snack, is called ____.
What is self-care.
Anxiety can create body signals like chest pain or stomachaches. True or False?
True.
Moving your body—like stretching or taking a walk—does what for mood?
Boosts energy and releases stress.
Describe a place—real or imagined—that feels safe and peaceful.
Personal answer (guided imagery skill).
Give one hidden symptom of depression that others might not notice.
Examples: guilt, extreme tiredness, feeling disconnected.
Name two ways the brain’s chemicals (like serotonin) change during depression or anxiety
They can drop or become unbalanced, affecting mood and energy.
Give one reason why it helps to talk to a therapist or counselor early.
They can teach coping skills, monitor risk, and create a safety or wellness plan.
Name three healthy coping skills you’d like to try this week.
Any three ideas (e.g., music, call a friend, positive self-talk).
What is one healthy way to lower stress hormones every day?
Moving your body, deep breathing, or mindful stretching
Explain how perfectionism can feed depression.
It sets impossible standards, leading to shame or stress.
Give two ways to connect with a trusted person when feeling down.
Call/text, schedule a hangout, share how you feel.
Stress that lasts a long time can sometimes turn into what two conditions?
What are depression and anxiety.