Coping Skills
What are coping skills and strategies?
Reactions and behaviors one adopts to deal with difficult situations.
What is anger?
Anger is a result in thinking that we have been unfairly treated or disrespected, or that others have broken or fallen short of our rules, standards, or expectations, and we wont stand for it.
What is low self-esteem.
When one feels unworthy, or negative toward themselves.
What are interpersonal skills.
Interactions and social connections with people.
Why is spirituality important to recovery?
Because a negative spirit can hinder all aspects of one's health.
List a positive coping skill.
any positive skill
What are some thoughts that occur with anger?
Treated unfairly, disrespected, wont stand for it.
Give an example of how one can improve their self-esteem.
Volunteering, positive affirmations, viewing the way God sees you, and make positive choices.
How can one use interpersonal skills to meet new people?
Use positive communication skills, respect, boundaries, self-confidence, and positive interactions.
Is there only one spiritual practice that works in recovery.
No, there are many ways to the core of a person. Each person can choose their own path.
List specific coping skills.
any
What are some physical sensations of anger?
Heart racing, quick breathing, shaking, tense muscles, light headed, and teeth clenching.
Is self-esteem based on physical appearance?
No self-esteem is build internal.
Where can one meet new people to use positive interpersonal skills.
Classes, trainings, community settings, volunteering, sports events, physical activities, and work.
What are some types of spiritual practices?
Christianity, Buddhism, Shamon, Hinduism, and Judaism, mindfulness
What are negative coping skills.
Skills learned for survival that are unhealthy to one's life.
What are some behaviors of anger?
Angry facial expressions, aggressive body posture, attacking, defensiveness, hitting, arguing, shouting, snapping, staying silent, or sulking.
Is people pleasing a positive way to improve your self-esteem.
NO!
Why are communication skills important in building interpersonal skills?
It is the skills that develop and keep relationships.
What is the purpose of spirituality?
To empower the individual to be their higher self, through their "Higher Power".
What type of coping skill is gambling, and drinking alcohol?
negative coping skills
How can one manage their anger in a positive way?
Use positive coping skills.
How can one improve a disempowering thought.
Awareness of the thought, choose positive thoughts, use affirmations to affirm the positive thought.
What is a positive conversation starter?
any?
How does spirituality influence a group of people, especially those in recovery?
It empowers individuals to be the best they can be and they influence one another through the spiritual process. Paying it forward.