Individual Coping skills
When you are angry, which coping skill is most helpful
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What most easily triggers you?
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The best way to deal with anger is to find a healthy way to express it
True
Admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself
False
True or False: All stress is out of your control
False
When you are sad or depressed, which coping skill helps you feel better?
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When a friend of yours is angry, what is something you can do to help calm them down?
True or False: A little anxiety makes a person alert, focused and ready to head off potential problems, which can help us do our best.
True
You should aim for perfection in whatever you do
False
Name 2 positive stressors.
Meeting or engaging in a challenge Coming in first place in a race. Getting a promotion at your job. Love, marriage, or childbirth. Riding a roller coaster. The holidays. Engaging in exercise, especially weight training.
What helps you use coping skills when you are upset?
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When a friend of yours is sad, what is something you can do to lift up their mood?
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Some people are just worriers and will never get better.
False
Name one thing you are proud of.
Name one of the changes the body goes through during Fight or Flight.
Heart rate increases Blood Thickens Senses Sharpens Heavier Breathing Adrenaline Kicks In
When you are feeling disconnected, which coping skill is helpful?
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Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
Boys are naturally angrier than girls
False
Name a positive quality about yourself.
What is stress?
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand.
Name 2 or more coping skills that are most effective for you?
- Meditation/mindfulness
- journaling
- Lower expectations of situation
- Gratitude lists
- Self-care
- Exercise
- Distract yourself
- Talk to someone you trust
Name two of your own coping skills
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Some people can seem upbeat and cheerful while inside, they're struggling with depression
True
How can making mistakes be used to improve self-esteem?
Mistakes can be used as an opportunity for learning and growth.
How does stress affect you?
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