Coping Skills
This quick technique involves slowing your breathing to calm your body.
What is deep breathing?
This word means the ability to bounce back from challenges.
What is resilience?
This is your body’s natural reaction to a challenge or demand.
What is stress?
Talking to a trusted friend is an example of this type of coping.
What is healthy coping?
Getting enough of this each night helps reduce stress and improve mood.
What is sleep?
This coping skill involves writing your thoughts and feelings down.
What is journaling?
Having people you trust and can talk to is called a support ____.
What is a support system?
This type of stress can actually motivate you and improve performance.
What is eustress?
Ignoring your problems and hoping they go away is this type of coping.
What is unhealthy coping?
Eating balanced meals is part of this type of self-care.
What is physical self-care?
Taking a short walk, stretching, or exercising are examples of this type of coping skill.
What is physical activity?
This mindset focuses on learning and improving rather than being perfect.
What is a growth mindset?
This emotion might show up as feeling overwhelmed, worried, or on edge.
What is anxiety?
This healthy coping strategy includes activities like listening to music or drawing.
What is a relaxation or creative activity?
Spending time with supportive people is this type of self-care.
What is social self-care?
This coping strategy involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
This personal quality helps you keep going even when things are hard.
What is perseverance?
Name one physical sign of stress.
What is headaches / fast heartbeat / muscle tension?
This unhealthy coping behavior may involve taking anger out on others.
What is aggression?
Taking breaks and setting limits with others is an example of this.
What are boundaries?
This skill helps you challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones.
What is positive self-talk or reframing?
This resilience skill involves adapting to change and staying flexible.
What is adaptability?
This skill involves identifying and managing your emotions effectively.
What is emotional regulation?
This term describes coping strategies that help long-term, not just in the moment.
What is effective (or adaptive) coping?
This self-care practice involves being kind and understanding toward yourself.
What is self-compassion?