Unhealthy Coping Skills
Healthy Coping Skills
Emotions
True or False
Misc.
100

What is an unhealthy coping strategy?

(No examples. describe the definition)

A bad, maladaptive, unhealthy or destructive coping mechanism is one where the behaviour does not resolve the problem in the long-term and may actually increase the harm. Unhealthy coping strategies may feel like they are having the desired effect in the short term.

100

Explain the phrase "healthy coping strategy."

(No examples)

Healthy coping skills are behaviors that we use to make sense of negative experiences in a productive and positive way. They help us manage our emotions related to difficult times to improve emotional health and help us grow as people.

100

How can you determine when someone is happy?

Smiling, laughing, engaging with others, doing things they enjoy

100

Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives

FALSE

100

What is a trigger?

A trigger refers to something that affects your emotional state, often significantly, by causing extreme overwhelm or distress. A trigger affects your ability to remain present in the moment.

200

How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?

They can make the situation worse, get you in trouble, and will not solve the problem.

200

How do healthy coping skills affect us?

Answers vary - They can help us heal/fix the problem,  avoid hurting others, prevent self-harm or worsening stressful triggers/situations.

200

How can you determine when someone is anxious?

Sweating, breathing heavily, fidgeting, restless, rapid speech

200

Thoughts can affect our emotions and behavior

TRUE

200

Name the 3 different types of stress responses

Fight, flight, or freeze

300

What are some emotions that lead to unhealthy coping strategies?

Answers vary - Anger, Sadness, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Etc.

300

Name 3 healthy coping strategies you use or would like to start using

Answers will vary.

300

How can you determine when someone is angry?

Breathing heavily, clenched fists, facial expression, getting red, stopped speaking, cold/hard stare, raised voice

300

Other people can make you feel a certain way

FALSE

300
What term describes the actions we take to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable feelings?

Coping Strategies

400

Name 3 unhealthy coping strategies that affect others.

Responses will vary - Substance use/Angry outbursts/Disruptive behavior around others

400

Name 3 healthy coping strategies that require an item, person or place

Answers will vary - Gym, sensory items, talking to someone, going to a place you like, taking a shower, music listening, watching tv, nature watching, mindful coloring, journaling 

400

How can you determine when someone is sad?

Crying, quiet, isolating, blank stares, head held down, withdrawn, isolating

400

We use healthy AND unhealthy coping skills to feel better

TRUE

400

State the correct order of the following sequence of events:

 behavior, emotion,  thought

Thought, emotion, behavior

500

Name 3 unhealthy coping strategies that only affects you as an individual.

Answers will vary - Negative Self-talk/Sleeping to avoid problems/biting/picking nails or skin/Pulling Hair/Hitting yourself 


500

Name 3 healthy coping strategies that do not require an item, person or place

Answers will vary - Deep breathing, meditating, going for a walk, exercising, napping

500

How can you determine when someone is annoyed?

Rolling eyes, ignoring you, rude attitude, no longer initiate interactions/dialogue, avoid you, exclude from other activities

500

Healthy coping skills can become unhealthy 

TRUE - If they are done excessively or in an unhealthy way

500

Why is it important to practice different coping strategies?

To determine which strategy works best for you

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