Identifying Coping Skills
This technique involves deep inhalations and exhalations to calm the mind and body when emotions run high.
Deep breathing
This form of therapeutic writing involves penning down your thoughts, emotions, and experiences on a regular basis.
Journaling
This 12-step program was originally founded in 1935 to help individuals overcome alcohol addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
This emotion is often described as the opposite of sadness.
happiness or joy
In difficult times, this practice is grand, clearing the mind with presence firsthand. What am I?
Mindfulness
Engaging in this physical activity releases endorphins, often referred to as "feel-good" hormones, and can improve mood and mental well-being.
Exercise
This practice, known for being "in the present moment", can involve focusing on the breath, bodily sensations, or external sounds.
Mindfulness
A prescribed medication that can reduce opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
methadone or buprenorphine
The ability to grasp the emotions of others and understand their perspective.
Empathy
I can cause pain and make you feel low, but taking deep breaths can help me go.
Stress
This act of reaching out, whether digitally or in person, can help combat feelings of isolation and build a sense of community and belonging.
Seeking social support/ asking for help
This term refers to the conscious effort to soothe oneself during times of distress, often involving self-kindness and understanding.
Self-compassion
Someone who has been through the 12 Steps of recovery and can guide others through those same steps.
Sponsor
An emotion commonly experienced when one perceives a threat or harm, either real or imagined.
fear or anxiety
Connections with others, genuine and true. Nurturing relationships to help us through. What am I?
Healthy relationships/ Social support
Name 5 healthy coping skills.
Mindfulness, Physical Activity, Journaling, Art, Deep Breathing, therapy, reaching out for help etc.
These small repetitive actions, like knitting, painting, or cooking, can serve as a distraction and provide a sense of achievement.
Hobbies/grounding activities
This therapeutic setting involves a group of individuals in recovery living together and supporting each other's sobriety
sober living home or recovery house
An intense, sudden, and often irrational fear of a specific situation or object.
phobia
When life throws challenges, I stand tall. Bouncing back from setbacks, I won't fall. What am I?
Resilience
Name 5 unhealthy coping skills.
Using Substances, Self-Harm, Avoidance, Procrastination, Overeating or Undereating, and Isolation, risky behavior etc.
This relaxation method involves tightening and then releasing each muscle group in the body sequentially.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
The strategy or plan individuals use to avoid relapse.
Relapse Prevention Plan
This circular tool is used to help individuals identify and express their feelings more clearly.
Emotion Wheel
This creates a maze of worries and doubts, spinning around in never-ending bouts. It keeps you awake in the dead of night, but with self-compassion, you can find respite.
Overthinking