Coping Skills
This coping skill involves slow breathing to calm your nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
This part of the brain is still developing in teens and affects decision-making.
What is prefrontal cortex
In CBT, thoughts influence feelings and this third thing.
What are behaviors?
Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and this.
What is Time-bound?
This is a common physical symptom of anxiety.
What is a racing heart? (sweating, shaking, etc.)
This technique uses the 5 senses to bring you back to the present moment.
What is grounding technique
Using substances to escape feelings is an example of this unhealthy coping style.
What is avoidance coping
A thought like “I always mess up” is an example of this thinking error.
What is overgeneralization?
Breaking a big goal into smaller steps helps build this.
What is motivation? (or confidence/self-efficacy)
Name one symptom of depression.
Loss of interest, sleeping excessively, loss of appetite.
Name a healthy physical activity that can improve mood
What is exercise, walking, dancing, running.
Peer pressure can be direct or this more subtle type.
What is indirect peer pressure
This model stands for Activating Event, Belief, Consequence.
What is the ABC model?
“I will study 30 minutes every day this week” is an example of this type of goal.
What is a SMART goal?
Avoiding feared situations often makes anxiety better or worse?
What is worse?
This coping skill involves talking to someone you trust about how you feel.
What is seeking support
Name one short-term risk of substance use.
What is impaired judgment? (accidents, risky behavior, etc.)
Changing unhelpful thoughts into more balanced ones is called this.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This helps you stay on track and see progress toward goals.
What is tracking or monitoring progress?
This technique involves slowly facing fears step by step.
What is gradual exposure?
This skill helps you pause before reacting when you're upset.
What is taking a timeout
This skill helps someone say no confidently without being aggressive.
What is assertive communication?
Feelings are not facts. True or False?
What is True?
Name one reason unrealistic goals can hurt motivation.
What is discouragement? (burnout, frustration, giving up)
Name one healthy strategy to manage depressive symptoms.
What is behavioral activation? (exercise, routine, socializing)