Coping Skills
This calming activity involves focusing on the present moment.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
Saying “no “when you are overwhelmed is an example of setting these
What are boundaries?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, you should call this number.
what is 911?
I’m key to talking things out right, I hope you speak without a fight. I use words, tone, and listen too. Without me, it’s hard to get through. What am I?
What is communication?
Bottling up your emotions to avoid conflict.
What is unhealthy?
Writing in this of noting what you’re thankful for is called a ____
What is a gratitude journal?
This form of self-care involves recognizing when you need professional help and seeking it.
What is group therapy;1:1 therapy; mental health support
This is a confidential hotline for people struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide.
What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)?
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I? what is alive and only has one foot?
What is an echo?
Talking to a trusted friend when you're feeling overwhelmed.
What is healthy?
Spending time with these people can help boost your mood and improve your mental health.
What are friends or supportive loved ones? What is deep breathing?
This practice involves saying positive things about yourself to improve self-esteem.
What is affirmations?
This is a short- term place people can go for safety and support when in crisis.
What is a crisis stabilization unit, behavioral health unit, or the ER.
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
What is a candle?
Using alcohol or drugs to cope with stress.
What is unhealthy?
This skill involves naming what you feel (like anger or sadness) without judgment.
What is emotional awareness?
Taking a digital break from this can help you feel more present and less overwhelmed.
what is social media?
This grounding technique helps calm you by using all five senses.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
What is a teapot?
Avoiding people or places that rem
ind you of a traumatic event without seeking support.
What is unhealthy?
You might do this slowly with deep breaths to help your body relax and lower your heart rate.
What is progressive muscle relaxation? What is exercise/movement?
Reflecting on your strengths and areas for growth is part of this self-care practice.
What is self-reflection?
making this kind of plan can help someone know what to do in a mental health emergency.
what are a safety plan?
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
What is a map?
Setting boundaries by saying “no” to things that drain your energy.
What is healthy?