Coping Skills
This grounding technique uses your 5 senses to bring you back to the present.
What is the 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 technique?
The “H” in the HALT acronym.
What is hungry?
This 2004 comedy follows a socially awkward teen who loves dancing and tater tots.
What is Napoleon Dynamite?
Beyoncé released this empowering hit in 2008 encouraging independence.
What is “Single Ladies”? (Title only — no lyrics)
This term describes the brain’s ability to change and heal over time.
What is neuroplasticity?
A coping skill that involves slowing your breath to calm your nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
This type of relapse happens before using — when thinking patterns start slipping.
What is an emotional relapse?
A 2003 film where Jack Black becomes a substitute teacher and forms a band with kids
What is School of Rock?
This band’s 2004 song “Mr. Brightside” became a decade‑defining anthem.
Who are The Killers?
A common co‑occurring disorder involving persistent sadness or loss of interest.
What is depression?
Writing down thoughts to process emotions is known as this.
What is journaling?
A written plan that lists triggers, warning signs, and coping strategies.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This 2008 superhero movie launched the modern Marvel era with Tony Stark.
What is Iron Man?
This 2006 hit by Gnarls Barkley asked listeners if they were “crazy.”
What is “Crazy”?
This type of therapy focuses on changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?
This type of coping skill involves reaching out to others for support.
What is social support?
This type of trigger comes from inside you — like stress or negative self‑talk.
What is an internal trigger?
A 2001 fantasy film where a young wizard begins his journey at a magical school.
What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone?
This 2007 Rihanna song dominated charts with its “ella‑ella‑eh‑eh‑eh” hook.
What is “Umbrella”?
A physical or emotional cue that increases cravings
What is a trigger?
A skill that helps you challenge distorted thinking patterns.
What is cognitive restructuring
The stage of change where someone recognizes the problem and starts preparing for action.
What is the preparation stage?
This 2006 musical film features a singing high school basketball star and a brainy new girl.
What is High School Musical?
What female artist has the most grammys in grammy history?
Beyonce- 35
The term for using substances to cope with emotional pain.
What is self‑medicating?