Coping Skills
What is one healthy way to deal with stress without using?
Call someone, take a walk, pray, journal, breathe.
What does “resilience” mean in recovery?
The ability to bounce back and keep going despite setbacks.
What is an affirmation?
A positive statement you repeat to encourage yourself.
What is the role of a sponsor or peer support in recovery?
Guidance, accountability, shared experience, and encouragement.
Name one physical activity that supports recovery.
Exercise, yoga, walking, dancing.
Name two grounding techniques you can use when feeling triggered
5-4-3-2-1 senses, deep breathing, focus on your feet on the floor.
After a slip or setback, what’s a healthy first step?
Admit it, get support, reflect, and move forward.
What does “reframing” mean?
Looking at a situation from a new, more positive or constructive perspective.
Name a recovery slogan or motto.
Examples: “One Day at a Time,” “Easy Does It,” “Keep It Simple.”
How does good sleep affect your emotional health?
It restores balance, improves mood, and reduces relapse risk.
What coping skill helps when cravings hit?
Distraction, calling support, going to a meeting, positive self-talk.
Name a principle or mindset that helps with bouncing back
Acceptance, humility, hope, perseverance.
True or False: “Positive thinking” means ignoring negative feelings
False—resilience means facing them with hope and self-compassion.
What does “One Day at a Time” mean?
Focus on the present—handle life in manageable pieces.
Name a creative or artistic self-care idea
Drawing, music, writing, cooking.
Describe a communication-based coping tool you can use with someone.
Using “I” statements, setting boundaries, asking for help.
How can connection or support help someone bounce back?
It reminds us we’re not alone and keeps us accountable.
How does practicing gratitude support resilience?
It shifts focus toward positives and builds perspective.
How do meetings or recovery groups help build resilience?
They provide community, structure, and inspiration.
Why is spiritual or reflective self-care important?
It gives meaning, peace, and grounding in tough times.
How could you combine 3 coping tools in a crisis?
Call your sponsor, breathe deeply, journal or pray—use multiple supports.
Describe a personal or famous “comeback” story you admire.
Open-ended sharing.
Create a positive statement you’d use when cravings or stress hit.
Open-ended (e.g., “I’ve survived worse and I can get through this too.”)
Design a simple recovery plan for a tough week.
Include self-care, meetings, gratitude, support calls, etc
Plan your ideal “self-care day.”
Include rest, nutrition, connection, fun, reflection, and gratitude.