unhealthy vs healthy?
eating three pints of ice cream after a long day. healthy or unhealthy?
unhealthy... comfort eating can become avoidance.
What is a coping skill that involves a simple breathing exercise that calms your body and mind.
box breathing or deep breathes
Sleeping 8 hours and drinking water are examples of this kind of self-care.
A.physical
B.mental
C.spiritual
Physical Self-Care
A trigger is something that does this.
Reminds you of pain or urges unhealthy behavior.
True or False: It’s selfish to take time for yourself.
False
taking a walk when your angry? healthy and unhealthy?
healthy... helps release energy and think clearly.
What is a coping skills that involves writing down positive thoughts to replace negative ones.
positive journaling
Saying “no” to protect your peace is setting this.
A.physical
B.mental
C.spiritual
A Boundary or mental self care
When feeling lonely, a positive coping response could be
Calling a friend, attending group, journaling.
True or False: Avoiding triggers forever is the best solution.
False
Ignoring your feelings and pretending you’re fine. healthy or unhealthy?
unhealthy... avoids processing feelings.
What healthy coping skill is a creative activity that helps you express feelings.
art, music , or writing.
Writing affirmations like “I am strong” supports this part of healing.
A.physical
B.mental
C.spiritual
Emotional self care
Feeling judged might trigger this common emotion.
Shame or Anger
One early warning sign of relapse or stress.
Isolation, irritability, poor sleep, etc
Journaling your thoughts before bed. healthy or unhealthy?
healthy... helps reflect and relax.
When you distract yourself from cravings with something positive
Healthy distraction. Examples include calling a friend, working out, journaling, or practicing mindfulness.
Taking time for prayer, meditation, or gratitude lists.
A.physical
B.mental
C.spiritual
Spirtual Self Care
One way to handle a trigger in public.
Pause, breathe, use grounding techniques, excuse yourself.
Hearing a certain song that reminds you of your past could be what type of trigger?
Emotional Trigger
Venting to a friend who always agrees with you healthy or unhealthy?
depends... it helps release emotion, but growth comes from honest feedback.
This grounding method uses your five senses to stay present
5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. It involves identifying 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
Self care activity: Walking, breathing, stretching
A.physical
B.mental
C.spiritual
Physical self care
Why is identifying triggers important?
Helps you plan healthy coping before they take control.
After surviving a tough trigger, what can you do to celebrate your success?
Reward yourself, write about it, share in group, express gratitude.