Self-Compassion
True or False: Self-compassion and self-esteem are the same thing
False
Name 3 negative coping skills
Self-harm, substance abuse, withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up, and many more
What are two physical symptoms of stress?
List 2 examples of negative stressors
Death of a family member, argument with a friend, getting fired from a job, etc.
How many stomachs does a cow have?
4
Mindfulness, Criticism, Self-kindness, Common Humanity
Criticism
True or False: Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
Fals. Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these. Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
The stress response consists of what three things?
Fight, flight, freeze
Slower digestion, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea are effects of stress on the -------- system .
Digestive
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific
People cannot always be or get exactly what they want. When this reality is denied or fought against, what increases?
Stress (also: suffering, frustration, self-criticism)
Name 3 positive coping skills
exercise, art activities, talking to a friend, participating in leisure, and many more!
What is a hormone that is released by the hypothalamus when you are stressed?
Cortisol or adrenaline
A method of stress reduction in which one visualizes images that are calming and relaxing.
Guided Imagery
What does the acronym “smh” stand for?
Shaking my head
Frustration at not having things exactly as we want is often accompanied by an irrational but pervasive sense of __________ - as if "I" were the only person suffering or making mistakes.
Isolation
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a.) allow us to create better relationships
b.) they increase stress
c.)allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d.) all the above
B - Using healthy coping skills allows us to manage stress
Name one psychological effect of stress.
Depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.
A method of stress reduction in which one sequentially tightens all the muscles in the body and then voluntarily relaxes them.
Progressive muscle relaxation
Which animal can be seen on the Ferrari logo?
Horse
True or False: We cannot ignore our pain and feel compassion for it at the same time.
True (at the same time, mindfulness requires that we not be "over-identified" with thoughts and feelings)
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
Yes, it is a coping skill!
What is a method of stress reduction in which one takes slow, "belly" breaths.
Deep breathing
Explain the difference between eustress and distress.
Eustress = a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being.
Distress = a negative form of stress causing excessive anxiety, suffering, or pain.
In which continent can you find tigers?
Asia