Coping Skills
Name 3 positive coping skills
Deep breathing, exercises, journaling, meditation...
Who can you talk to about your stress?
Doctor, parent or family, someone from church, a counselor at Bridges
You should do this before eating and after you use the bathroom.
Define personal space
The amount of empty space a person needs that is away from someone else.
What is active listening?
Active listening is a conscious effort to listen attentively to a speaker, understand what they're saying, and respond to them.
A coping skill you can use with your hands.
Reading, writing, drawing, painting, playing with a stress ball
What is self-care?
Any fun and/or safe way to make yourself feel better.
You should do this twice a day.
Brush your teeth.
What can you say to someone who asks you to do something uncomfortable?
"NO"
How can you show respect towards someone?
Treating the person in need with dignity and consideration. Being nonjudgmental, which means that a person does not judge the other's thoughts and feelings.
Name 3 negative coping skills
Ignoring problems, canceling plans, substance abuse, procrastination, repressing feelings
How should you react when you are angry?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, walk away...
How long it should take to wash your hands.
20 seconds
Why is it good to know someone's boundaries?
Boundaries are good to be aware of because if you respect the boundaries, you could gain trust and responsibility.
How can you contribute to helping other people?
Community service, helping the elderly, picking up trash, cleaning up public spaces...
Make you feel worse and can create more challenges or problems.
Name 2 reasons why someone would talk to a counselor.
Family relationships, peer relationships, academic challenges, feeling depressed or anxious, self-harm or suicidal thoughts, just having a bad day, etc.
You should cough/sneeze into this body part.
Your elbow
Why are boundaries important?
Boundaries provide a sense of comfort and security. Teaches what is in and out of bounds. Help children to gain adults' trust.
How can social support improve physical health?
Relieves stress, takes away burdens/weights, improves energy...
T/F? All stress is bad stress and that has negative effects on your body.
False
True
T/F? Washing your hands can prevent illness.
True
What are examples of 'personal information'?
Address, email address, phone number, religion, age, health care history, finances, criminal background...
How can you use professional support?
Make appointments with doctors, therapists, social workers, other professionals to help you to solve problems that are too difficult to take on alone.