Coping Skills
Is punching someone because I am upset an example of a healthy or unhealthy coping skill?
Unhealthy coping skill.
What is communication?
Any giving or receiving a message through talking or other body language.
What is self care?
Anything you do to help yourself and prioritize what you need. Could be as simple as eating meals, showering, or doing things you enjoy.
Does everyone experience negative and positive emotions.
Yes emotions are completely normal for anyone to experience.
Name one goal you have for the future.
Any serious goal response.
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is anything we practice to help manage our negative/strong negative emotions. It doesn't make the feeling go away but helps make it feel more manageable so we can feel more in control.
What is one way we know someone understood what we said?
Multiple possibilities:
They respond by repeating what I said in their own words.
They ask follow up questions.
Does self care have to be fancy things like buying things for ourselves or spa days?
No! Self care can be resting when we are sick, brushing our teeth, or letting others know when we need space.
Is it okay to get really angry?
It is okay to get really angry. The concern is what we do with that anger and be careful not to make choices/actions when very angry that we might regret.
What is a long term goal versus a short term goal?
What is the difference between an unhealthy coping skill and a healthy coping skill?
Healthy coping skills help manage our emotions in a way that is not harmful to myself or others.
Unhealthy coping skills manage emotions in ways that can be harmful to myself or others or make the emotion stronger/worse, and often lead to negative consequences.
What would be an example of an unexpected way to communicate in a setting where it may make people uncomfortable?
Many possible responses:
Reminder of the DMV example where I threw a fit because of having to wait in line/not getting what I wanted. Unexpected and uncomfortable.
How can I practice self care when I have a lot to do and feel overwhelmed?
Take small breaks to go walk for a few minutes, stretch, or maybe a small snack break. Taking too long of a break can make it more overwhelming but small breaks can help you feel more recharged.
What is a coping skill that can be helpful when I am really angry?
Taking a walk, counting to 20+, deep breaths, mindful practices, meditation, punching bag, TIPS.
Why do we create smaller goals to build up to one big goal later on? Why not just go straight for the big goal?
It is helpful to build up steps so that we don't get overwhelmed too quickly. Taking on too big of a goal too quickly can be very discouraging because it will be so hard to start with and see progress.
Which is an example of a mindful coping skill?
a. Focusing on what I see, hear, and smell.
b. Distracting myself with a tv show.
a. Focusing on what I see, hear, and smell.
What is reflective listening?
In reflective listening, the listener tries to clarify and restate what the other person is saying. The benefits of reflective listening are that it can: Increase the listener's understanding of the other person. Help the other person clarify their thoughts.
What are 3 different areas in life you can practice self care?
Name 6 different emotions.
Any 6 emotions acceptable.
Anxiety, sadness, anger, happy, excited, nervous, proud, etc.
How can we stay motivated about our goals?
Choosing goals that are important to you, understanding how things you do now effect your goal, working towards your goal in smaller steps.
How do I know when to try a coping skill?
When my emotions feel like they are escalating and my negative emotions feel like they are taking over. Use the coping skill to regain some calm and control BEFORE things get out of control.
What makes a good apology?
Will practicing self care just once every few months make a large impact on my health?
Probably not, self care must form a habit and the more regularly we practice self care habits the more it will benefit our health.
Why is it important to recognize our own emotions?
What is a SMART goal?
A goal that is:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timebound