Definitions
What are Coping Skills
Coping skills are the thoughts, behaviors, and
strategies people use to manage stress, emotional distress, or difficult situations.
Name 3 Unhealthy Coping Skills
Harming others or yourself
Substance abuse
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
We are born with coping skills
False.
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
Suppressing emotions completely is healthy.
False
Breath in through your nose
and out through your mouth
Count to Ten
What is a mindfulness
calming strategy?
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others & that keep you from addressing your needs effectively.
What are examples of distraction coping skills?
Playing a game
Watching TV
Taking a walk
Reading
Exercising
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.
What is considered a type of mindful
physical excerise
What is Yoga?
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
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
True.
It is important to separate what is healthy from what isn't to make sure we are making the most use of healthy coping skills.
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
False.
The best coping skills are ones that can be used daily.
What mindful strategies would you use to
cope with your anger
What is taking ten deep breaths
using stress balls
counting to ten
What are the 3 main functions of a coping skill?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What are examples of emotional awareness coping skills?
Journaling
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Mindfulness
Art/Music
Changing perspective/thoughts
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.
A form of deep mindful thinking
What is Meditation