Coping Skills
Writing down your feelings in a notebook is called this coping skill.
Journaling
This is the "feeling" word you use to describe being happy, sad, angry, scared, etc.
Emotion
Making eye contact, nodding, and saying "I hear you" are parts of this listening skill.
Active Listening
If you're overwhelmed, taking a short break and returning later is called this problem-solving skill.
Time-out
Writing down 3 good things that happened in a day is practicing this.
Gratitude
Taking a deep breath in for 4 counts, holding for 4, and exhaling for 4 is called this.
Box Breathing
When your heart races, palms sweat, and you feel shaky, your body is in this stress response.
Fight-or-flight
When you say "please" and "thank you" to show respect and kindness, you are using these.
Manners
When you can't solve a problem alone, asking a friend, family member or staff for help is using this skill.
Asking for help
When you believe "I can keep trying, even if it's hard," you are showing this kind of mindset.
Positive attitude or growth mindset
When you redirect your mind by focusing on 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste, you're using this grounding technique.
5-4-3-2-1 technique
Feeling two emotions at once, like being happy and sad, is called this.
Mixed Emotions
When two people disagree but work together to find a solution that works for both, they are practicing this skill.
Compromise
Writing a list of things to do in order of importance is called this.
Prioritizing
When you tell yourself "I did my best today," you are practicing this habit.
Positive self-talk
Imagine a safe place in your mind - like a beach, forest, or cozy room - to calm your body and emotions is
Guided Imagery
Noticing your thoughts, feelings, and body reactions you have is practicing this skill.
Mindfulness
The skill of putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
Empathy
When you look at more than one choice before deciding what to do, you are practicing this skill.
Decision-making
When you face a challenge and think "What can I learn from this?" you are showing this skill.
Problem-solving (or learning from mistakes)
Using a rubber band, fidget, or ice cube to help manage strong urges is called this type of skill.
Distress Tolerance Skills
When you take a moment to ask yourself, "How am I really feeling right now?" you are practicing this skill.
Self-reflection
When you tell a friend, "I feel upset when you cancel plans last minute," you are using this type of statement.
"I" statement
Identifying the problem, brainstorming ideas, choosing one, and trying it is called this process.
Problem-solving
When you bounce back after something tough, you are showing this quality.
Resilience