Coping Skills
Define "healthy coping skills"
What is Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others
What are some physical symptoms of Anxiety?
What is Rapid heart rate, Sweating, Shaking, Shortness of breath, Dizziness, Muscle tension, Nausea, Headaches, Chest Pain, Fatigue
Name a Grounding Skill
What is Mindfulness, Ice Cube, Splash water on face, 5-4-3-2-1, name categories
Who gets angry?
What is Everyone gets angry
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
What is Exercise, Mindfulness, Positive Friendships, Talking about your problems, Having an outlet for anger and frustration, Getting enough sleep, Eating healthy, Enjoying Hobbies
What are examples of distraction coping skills?
What is playing a game, watching TV, reading, exercising, playing outside
This way of reliving stress and exploring your thoughts and keeping track of your progress, every day or every other day, is called what?
What is Journaling
How do I begin to relax?
What is Putting feet on floor, finding a quiet space, taking a deep breath in from your nose and exhale open mouth, focus on your breath.
Name signs of anger
What is Yelling, Throwing things, Angry words, Glaring, Fists clenching, Face turning red
What is False: some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an extra push. When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start taking some positive mental health changes.
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
What is Coping skills that are harmful to you or others and that keep you from addressing your needs effectively.
This is a way to learn to say no to commitments that are adding to your stress and prioritize your own well-being.
What is Setting Boundaries
Explain when you can use grounding techniques
What is Anytime
True or False: learning about what makes you feel angry can help you get less angry next time.
What is True: you get to know your body
What is important to remember when you become angry?
What is STOP and THINK before acting.
Respond, don't react.
Practice coping skills.
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed.
What are some ways coping skills help us?
What is Manage stress, Regulate emotions, Overcome challenges
This is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgement
What is Mindfulness
How is Mindfulness practiced?
True or False: Grounding is a permanent solution to a problem
What is False: It is not a solution, it provides a TEMPORARY way to gain control over your feelings!
Why does taking deep breaths help you when you are having strong emotions?
What is It calms your body and helps you think clearly
What are coping skills that can be used for Depression?
What is Self-Care, Reaching out to positive family and friends, Get active, Journal, Call someone, Watch something funny
The first step when you have a problem is to ______ and think.
What is Stop or Pause
Anxiety can impact this area of our lives?
What is All areas of our lives
Mental, physical, social, academic, work performance, home life
What is a positive affirmation? Give an example
What is phrases that challenge your negative thoughts, motivates you, encourages positive change, boots self esteem, and other factors
EX: I am confident. I am strong. I am at peace. I am in control of my story.
What are 2 positive things you can do to CHILL when you are angry?
What is Deep Breathing, Relaxing, Movies, Walking away, Getting a drink, Talking it out, Taking a break, Mindfulness, Listening to Music, Playing or walking outside, Going for a run, Working out
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but it is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
What is Deep Breathing