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Basic Coping Skills
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100

Which video game became a cultural phenomenon during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Among Us

100

Define Radical Acceptance 

A change in attitude and perspective. It is a new way of looking at your life without judgment. To accept that a situation did happen and that you have to deal with it. 

100

Tony felt embarrassed at school when his classmates made fun of him for messing up his words when it was his time to read. Tony accepted that he was feeling embarrassed, asked his teacher to help him after school, and listened to music to feeling better

What healthy coping skills did Tony use?

Name his emotion ( You have to name it to tame it), asked for help and listened to music

100

This distress tolerance skill involves changing your body chemistry and temperature to reduce extreme emotion quickly.

TIPP. Tip the temperature of your face with cold water. Intense Exercise. Paced Breathing. Paired Muscle Relaxation.

100

These techniques will help you feel more empowered when you encounter painful situations in the future, and they'll help you build a more relaxing and fulfilling life for yourself. 

Advanced Distress Tolerance skills (Coping Thoughts, Mindful Breathing, Take a time-out, Connect to Higher-power, Self-Affirming Statements, FTB-COPE)

200

This book series popular with young children involves a superhero whose costume is his underwear and a blanket cape.

Who is Captain Underpants?



200

Use this strategy to prepare to make healthier decisions when you're feeling overwhelmed.

REST. Relax, Evaluate, Set an intention, Take Action.

200

Michael felt embarrassed after he tripped and fell in the hallway. He and his friend got into a fight because his friend said it was his fault for walking fast. 

What unhealthy coping skills was being used here?

Getting into a fight, creating conflict with his friend

200

This somatic coping skill helps provide muscle relaxation, stress relief, connect to your body and it's needs, increase sense of calm, refresh and relaxed. 

Body Scan Meditation. 

200

Advanced Mindfulness skills require this "mind". Describe the ability of this key "mind". 

Wise Mind. Wise mind is the ability to make healthy decisions about your life. The ability to simultaneously recognize two things. To make decisions based on both your rational thoughts and your emotions.

300

This book in a series about a young boy wizard involves him competing in the Triwizard tournament and facing his nemesis.

What is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?



300

Why are mindfulness skills important?

1. Help you focus on one thing at a time in the present moment, to better control and soothe overwhelming emotions. 2. Learn to identify and separate judgmental thoughts from your experiences, judgments often fuel overwhelming emotions. 3. Help you develop a important skill in DBT called "wise mind".

300

Brittney said that if she was not the best player on her basketball team she must be the worst. 

What unhealthy coping skill was Brittney using?

All or nothing thinking

300

What is the purpose or importance of self-soothing?

When you're relaxed, your body feels better. The body can function in a healthier way. In a state of relaxation, your heart beats more slowly, and blood pressure is reduced. The body is no longer in a state of constant emergency, preparing to either confront a stressful situation or run away from it. As a result, it's easier for your brain to think of healthier ways to cope with problems. 

300

This advanced emotional regulation skill helps you develop the capacity to accept feelings and be less afraid of them. 

Emotion exposure.

400

Where was The Lord Of The Rings movie trilogy filmed?

New Zealand



400

Name 5 basic emotional regulation skills

1. Recognizing your emotions. 2. Overcoming the barriers to healthy emotions. 3. Reducing your physical vulnerability. 4. Reducing your cognitive vulnerability. 5. Increasing your positive emotions. 

400

Aliyah was feeling nervous because she heard rumors that her good friend did not like her anymore. She decided to write about her feelings in her journal.

What type of coping skill is this?

Journal writing is a healthy coping skill

400

Name any distress tolerance techniques (DBT)

Self-soothing techniques, TIPP skills, STOP skill, Pros and cons, Radical Acceptance, Distraction, Improving the moment.

400

This phenomenon causes your body to turn on the nervous system's relaxation response and slow your heart rate. It is a natural reflex in most mammals. 

The diving response. (uses cold temperatures to relax, by immersing your face in very cold water while holding your breath).

500

Which Disney film features the song ‘How Far I’ll Go’?

Moana

500

Assertiveness is the most necessary and important skill in basic interpersonal effectiveness skills. 

This refers to the ability to:

1. Ask for what you want. 2. Say no, and. 3. Negotiate conflict without damaging the relationship.

500

Brandon was feeling angry at school today and claimed that everyone was giving him dirty looks. 

What type of coping skill was Brandon using?

Unhealthy coping skill of jumping to conclusions and projection

500

What is the enteric brain?

meaning " the brain in the stomach". it is a vast web of nerves that covers the digestive system, it is second in complexity to the human brain.

500

Name blocks to listening.

Mind reading. Rehearsing. Filtering. Judging. Daydreaming. Advising. Sparring. Being right. Derailing. Placating. 

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