Healthy coping skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills for a specific emotions. What do you do when your anxious vs when angry
What is:
read a book, writing/drawing/painting, listening to music, go for a walk, spending time with friends and family, deep breathing, or meditation?
What Has A Head, A Tail, But Does Not Have A Body?
What ia a coin?
Name 3 places in your community that you go to regularly and one reason why you go
What are...grocery store, store, mall, restaurant, gym, church, etc.
Recreation and leisure activities can improve a person's ____-____ coordination.
Hand eye Coordination
The simple practice of tensing, or tightening, one muscle group at a time followed by a relaxation phase with release of the tension.
Progressive muscle relaxation
I stay still, but I am constantly running. What am I?
What is a time/clock
Name 3 things that you can productively do when not in therapy or engaging in scheduled activities here at Blackberry
What are...read, paint, go to or activity center, talk to friends/family, journaling,
Define leisure
What is...time spent away from work, doing things that are enjoyable
Which of the following coping skills are unhealthy
1.Getting fresh air
2.Destroying property
3.Exercising
4.Taking feelings out on others
5.Talking to a trusted friend/adult
6.Crying
2 & 4
Why is Europe like a frying pan?
What is because it has greece at the bottom?
Name 4 places in your own community that you would like more information on, or are interested in checking out and why?
What are...stores, gyms, rock climbing, community center, library, parks, museums, etc.
Name 5 ways to participate in physical leisure
What is... Yoga, Tai Chi, Running, Walking, Stretching, Swimming, Baseball, Pickelball, etc..
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Yes it is a coping skill. Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation, exercises or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you. LOOKING FOR "BEING IN PRESENT MOMENT"
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
Name 3 places you can go to/ways you can practice social leisure, or to engage in activities with other people
What are...community center, sports teams, rec center, theater group, etc.
Name 5 ways you can participate in creative leisure
What are...paint, draw, play instrument, listen to music, write, cook, etc.
Is gratitude a coping skill? How does gratitude change your thought process?
What is... Changing your emotions/feelings for the better/positively.
Why can't a pirate ever finish the alphabet?
What are the benefits of Rec Therapy?
Learning new skills
Decreases social isolation
Community involvement
Leisure Education
Opportunities for self-expression
Reduces anxiety and stress
* This health professional helps educate you on healthy, safe activities that you can become involved in. * They also help you integrate healthy activities into your daily life
Occupational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Physical Therapist