Stress
Give an example of 1 healthy coping skill
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Fill in the blank:
_________- care is essential to everyday life and affects us mentally.
Self Care
We are born with coping skills
False.
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
Suppressing emotions completely is healthy.
False
What is it called when you write out your thoughts or feelings?
Journal
What is the 5,4,3,2,1 grounding technique?
Five things you can see four things you can feel three things you can hear two things you can smell one thing you can taste
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
True.
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
False.
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
Taking a walk
Destroying property
Exercising
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Yelling at someone
Playing a game
Hair pulling
What is Destroying property
Yelling at someone
Hair pulling
What are examples of self-soothing coping skills?
Taking a bath/shower
Listening to music
Fidgets/Stress balls
Coloring/Painting
Playing an instrument/Singing
Coping skills help everyone in the same way.
False.
Some coping skills help others differently.
Taking deep breaths during a difficult time is considered a coping mechanism
True
What is an example of a way someone could healthy manage stress?
Give an example of guided imagery
Picturing a place where I feel most comfortable, happy, or relax.. etc.
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
True.
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
False.
Coping skills are unique to everyone.
The first step when you have a problem is to ______ and think.
Stop or pause
Name an example of healthy boundaries
Correct example of healthy boundaries
Pausing before you respond can prevent regret later.
True
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.
True