Coping Skills
What is the difference between coping early vs coping late?
Early coping prevents escalation; late coping tries to manage crisis.
What are weekday staff's names?
Abdirizak , Yasir, Noor , Mary
Mental illness affects how a person thinks, feels, and this third area.
What is behavior?
What is one reason people with mental health symptoms might use substances?
To cope with stress, emotions, or symptoms.
According to EIMR, stress first affects which part of us before we even have time to think?
The body / nervous system
What is behavioral activation?
Behavioral activation is a strategy where a person increases positive or meaningful activities and reduces avoidance behaviors in order to improve mood and functioning.
What does I.R.T.S. stand for?
Intensive Residential Treatment Services
This is the key difference between normal stress and mental illness, involving intensity, duration, and impact.
What is functioning (or impact on daily life)?
What is one way substance use can affect mental health?
It can worsen symptoms like anxiety, depression, or mood instability.
True or False: Strong stress reactions are usually a sign of weak willpower.
False
Why doesn’t one coping skill work for every symptom?
Different symptoms require different tools.
How soon beforehand should a pass be filled out?
48 hours in advance
These are examples of how mental illness can affect thinking, such as racing thoughts or negative thinking.
What are thought symptoms?
What does the term co-occurring disorders mean?
Having both a mental illness and a substance use problem at the same time.
What happens to mental health symptoms when stress becomes chronic or ongoing?
Symptoms often increase or become harder to manage
Give an example of matching a coping skill to anxiety vs depression.
Anxiety → grounding; Depression → activation.
When can residents go on walks?
48 hours after their intake.
Anxiety, depression, and mood swings are examples of this category.
What are emotional symptoms?
Why can substance use make recovery from mental illness more difficult?
It can worsen symptoms and interfere with treatment or medication.
Why might substances feel helpful during stressful situations at first?
They can temporarily reduce stress or uncomfortable body sensations
Why is flexibility in coping a protective factor?
More options = more control and less overwhelm.
At Summit ReEntry, success is not defined by being symptom-free or problem-free. According to the program’s approach, what really shows progress in recovery?
Using supports, skills, and structure to manage challenges while continuing to engage in treatment and the community
What's the difference between a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist?
A therapist is licensed to conduct talk therapy (LPCC, LICSW, LMFT).
A psychologist (LP) is licensed to conduct therapy and assessments (IQ testing, autism and ADHD testing, cognitive evaluation, competency exams)
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or CNP) that is licensed to prescribe medications for mental health
What is one healthy coping strategy someone could use instead of substances?
Talking to someone, exercise, grounding techniques, hobbies, or support groups.
According to Module 4, Topic 1, why does understanding biology help with recovery?
It reduces shame and helps people understand their reactions are not personal failures