Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing,, knitting, pain induction, ect.
True or false
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
What experiment number is Stitch
626!
Play with a Pet.
Healthy
This is a positive distraction and can be self-soothing.
Sadness
What are 3 things that make you sad?
Personal Response
Doing something that is the opposite of the impulse is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Self-soothing coping skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
True or false
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and ease or emotions it helps us think clearer and tackle them better
Who is the social worker below
Cobra Bubbles
Use substances like drugs or alcohol to distract you from your worries.
Unhealthy
Drug and alcohol use worsen problems and increase worries.
What is a healthier distraction you could use to cope?
Frustration
Name 3 ways you can cope when frustrated.
Personal Response
Reaching out for support when no other coping skills are helping is this type of coping skill
Crisis intervention
Crisis intervention coping skill
Calling a crisis line, 911, or going to the hospital/ Urgent Care Center, etc.
True or false
Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
Pleakly!
Water Plants or Chat with Friends
Healthy
Seeking social support is a healthy coping skill.
Anxiety
What are things that cause you anxiety?
Personal Response
Centering and grounding yourself in the moment is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Opposite action coping skill
Walking away instead of fighting, laughing instead crying, standing up straight when you feel nervous, etc.
(choosing to do exactly the opposite of what your emotions tell you to do)
True or false
Coping skills are only used to help you relax
False
Managing stress, anxiety, and depression is not always relaxing it sometimes takes hard work
Angel or 624
Take several deep breaths and slow down your heart rate.
Healthy
Deep breathing is a great coping skill! Try it right now!
Inhale 4 seconds
Hold 4 seconds
Exhale 4 seconds
Boredom
Give me 5 things to fight off boredom...that also boost your mood
Personal Response
Using a bowl of cold water, physical activity, muscle relaxation, and deep breathing are examples of what DBT skill?
TIPP Skills
What could you use these affirmations for:
1. Today I choose to think positive
2. I can get through anything
3. All of my problems have solutions
4. I am an amazing person
Anxiety, doubt, anger, Fear, Sadness, Frustration, Self-doubt
Positive thoughts create positive moods, and negative thoughts create negative moods
Give me an example of a thought that puts you in a good / bad mood
625 or reuben!
Lash out or yell at others to get out your frustration.
Unhealthy
What would be a healthy coping skill for anger?
Happiness
List 5 things/activities that will make you happy at any given moment
Personal Response