Coping Corner
What is one healthy way to calm yourself when you feel anxious or overwhelmed?
What is deep breathing, taking a walk, mindfulness (or another relaxation technique)?
What’s one sign of a healthy relationship?
Mutual respect, trust, open communication, honesty, etc.
What is self-care?
What is anything you do to take care of your physical, emotional, or mental health
You just found out a close friend surprised you with a gift you really wanted. What feeling might you experience?
What is happiness, gratitude, excitement, etc.
People with panic attacks always pass out. — Real or fake?
What is fake — most people don’t pass out during a panic attack; they may feel dizzy though.
When you feel triggered by someone else's actions, what’s one thing you can do before reacting?
Walk away, take deep breaths, talk to someone else about it, etc.
What does it mean to set a boundary in a relationship?
Letting others know what behavior is acceptable and what isn’t, making sure there are solid guidelines to treatment, etc.
Name one physical self-care activity you do.
What is getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, exercising, playing a sport, etc.
You worked hard on something, but someone criticized it unfairly. What feeling might come up?
What is anger, frustration, hurt, confused, etc.
Racing thoughts and increased energy can be symptoms of mania. — Real or fake?
What is real — those are common symptoms of manic or hypomanic episodes.
Name a personal coping skill that helps distract you in a positive way when you’re feeling down.
Listening to music, playing games, etc.
True or False — It’s healthy and normal to agree with everything your friend or partner says to avoid conflict.
False — healthy relationships allow for disagreement and individuality.
What’s an example of emotional self-care?
What is journaling, talking to a trusted person, etc.
You’re about to start something new, like a hobby you've never tried before. What feeling might that be?
What is nervousness, anxiety, uncertainty, etc.
Forgetting where you live is a common symptom of anxiety. — Real or fake?
What is fake — anxiety can cause confusion or trouble concentrating, but not memory loss like that.
What’s the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
A healthy coping skill provides clarity and helps manage feelings, while an unhealthy coping skill escalates unwanted feelings and pushes emotions down.
What can you do if someone you care about is constantly negative or disrespectful toward you?
Talk to them about it, consult others about it, take some time alone, etc.
True or False — Self-care is selfish and unimportant
What is False — self-care helps you stay healthy and able to support others better, it is never selfish.
You reached a goal or a milestone you’ve been working on for a long time. What are some feelings you might have?
What is pride, relief, accomplishment, etc.
Having muscle tension, irritability, and trouble sleeping can be symptoms of anxiety disorders. — Real or fake?
What is real — those are physical and emotional signs of anxiety.
What is one coping skill you've learned while you've been here at Chester House?
Free response!
How can you tell if a relationship is supportive of your recovery?
When the person encourages your progress, respects your boundaries, doesn’t pressure you into harmful behavior, etc.
What is something you can do right now to take care of future you?
What is take your medication, make your bed before leaving, meal prep, have a hard conversation, etc.
You've recently hurt someone with your words or actions, what might you be feeling?
Sleeping too much or too little can be a symptom of depression. — Real or fake?
What is real — changes in sleep are common signs of depression.