Coping Skills
Taking slow, deep breaths helps reduce what?
What is stress and anxiety.
How many meals should most adults try to eat each day?
What is three balanced meals (or regular nutritious meals/snacks).
True or False:
Exercise can improve your mood.
What is true.
Which animal is known for sleeping up to 20 hours a day?
What is a cat.
True or False
Recovery means never having symptoms again.
What is false
Name one healthy coping skill you can use when feeling overwhelmed.
What is deep breathing, walking, journaling, listening to music, talking to someone, coloring, mindfulness, exercise, etc.
Why is drinking water important?
What is keeps the body hydrated and supports overall health.
Name one thing you can do every day to care for yourself.
What is shower, brush teeth, exercise, eat healthy, rest, journal, etc.
What color is often associated with calmness?
What is blue.
Name one person you could ask for help.
What is family member, therapist, case manager, doctor, trusted friend, peer support specialist, CSA etc.
True or False:
Ignoring your emotions makes them disappear.
What is false.
How many hours of sleep do most adults need?
What is about 7–9 hours.
What emotion might someone feel after reaching a goal?
What is proud, happy, excited, accomplished.
In Finding Nemo, what is Dory's famous line about dealing with problems?
What is "Just keep swimming."
What is one benefit of attending therapy or support groups?
What is learning coping skills, receiving support, improving communication, building relationships, reducing isolation.
What grounding technique asks you to notice five things you see?
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.
Name one way to remember to take medications.
What is pill organizer, alarm, calendar, reminder app, caregiver support.
What are two benefits of having supportive friends?
What is less loneliness, encouragement, emotional support, improved mental health.
Who sang La Bamba?
Who is Ritchie Valens.
Why is setting small goals helpful?
What is they build confidence, improve motivation, and make larger goals feel more manageable.
Name three healthy coping skills.
What is music, arts and crafts, walking, talking to support person, deep breathing, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, coloring, reading a book, exercise, watching tv, etc.
What should you do before spending all your money?
What is make a budget or spending plan.
Name all eight areas of wellness.
What is physical, emotional, social, intellectual (brain/smarts/thinking), occupational (work, chores, etc.) spiritual, environmental, financial.
In what year did the Titanic sink?
What is 1912.
Name three things that support recovery.
What is taking medication as prescribed, using healthy coping skills, attending appointments, getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, exercising, building a support system, managing stress.