Coping Skills
This common practice involves deep breathing exercises to help calm the body and mind.
What is deep breathing
When a person feels they can't remember certain important personal details or events, it is called this.
What is dissociative amnesia?
This technique involves touching or holding an object, like a stress ball or piece of fabric, to help focus on the present.
What is tactile grounding?
This technique involves recognizing and naming your emotions to better understand and manage them.
What is emotion labeling?
This activity involves engaging in physical activity to help improve both your body and mind, such as going for a walk or practicing yoga.
What is physical exercise?
The process of talking about feelings and experiences with a trusted individual is an example of this coping skill.
What is support system
This term refers to feeling disconnected from your body or as though you're watching yourself from the outside.
What is depersonalization?
This grounding technique involves listening to sounds around you, such as birds chirping or cars passing, to stay connected with reality.
What is auditory grounding?
This coping skill involves taking a pause, breathing deeply, and thinking before reacting to intense emotions.
What is taking a pause or mindful pause?
Taking time for this practice helps relax the mind and body,
What is meditation?
This coping skill encourages doing something creative, like painting or drawing, to express emotions.
What is art therapy
This is the feeling of being detached from the world around you, as though things are unreal or dream-like.
What is derealization?
This method involves repeating a phrase or mantra to calm yourself, such as "I am safe" or "This will pass."
What is verbal grounding?
This strategy involves using positive activities like walking, listening to music, or practicing hobbies to help manage overwhelming feelings.
What is distraction?
Saying no when necessary and taking time to recharge are all part of this self-care practice.
What is setting boundaries?
This coping mechanism involves using positive statements to counteract negative thoughts and beliefs.
What is positive self-talk?
This is a common response to traumatic experiences, where the mind disconnects from painful memories or emotions.
What is dissociation?
In this technique, you mentally list or physically touch five things you can see, four things you can feel, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
When we practice this, we try to focus on the present moment and accept emotions without judgment or pushing them away.
What is mindfulness?
This practice involves setting aside time to enjoy something you like
What is a hobby?
This relaxation technique involves visualizing a peaceful scene, such as a beach or a forest, to reduce stress.
What is guided imagery?
This disorder involves having two or more distinct identities or personality states, often triggered by trauma.
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder
Grounding yourself can involve moving or stretching to become aware of your body's presence. What is this type of grounding?
What is physical or body awareness grounding?
This method helps you express your emotions in a healthy way, like writing them down or talking to someone you trust.
What is emotional expression or self-expression?
Taking time to reflect on things you are thankful for, either by writing them down or simply acknowledging them.
What is gratitude?