Coping Skills
Actions we take, consciously or unconsciously, to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions is called this
Coping Skills
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy, like fighting or using substances which are defense mechanisms
What letter of the alphabet is not included in any of the 50 U.S. state names?
The letter Q
How are coping skills helpful?
Builds confidence, manages emotions, helps us tackle challenges, etc.
How do you get a squirrel to like you?
Act like a nut
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Disruption
Self care is selfish
False!
This chain serves Tex-Mex foods that include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items
Taco Bell
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
If it does more harm than good, such as I start to use them to enable my addictive or criminal behaviors by being dishonest about my behavior.
How does the ocean say hello?
It waves
Centering and grounding yourself in the moment is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
You can control how you feel all the time
false
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil
Someone is up in your face yelling.. How can you deal with this situation in a healthy productive manner?
Walk away and let the person calm down before trying to talk to them again
What travels around the world but stays in one spot?
a stamp
When your coping skills are not enough, what is the next step?
What is reach out to your support system or go to another environment.
True or false
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
What flavor of Pop Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf?
Chocolate
Charlene gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Yes!
Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down.
Who is that with a neck and no head, two arms and no hands? What is it?
A shirt
What happens when you do not use your coping skills
...
You can only use one coping skill for a problem.
False - The coping skills that help people are different for each person. Sometimes you have to try a couple to see which is the right fit for you.
What is the name of the seven dwarfs?
Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey
Suzie gets in to a fight with her mom. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk. While on her walk, she sees someone she doesn't really like walking and starts teasing her. Is this a healthy coping skill?
No!
Going on a walk and leaving the situation is a great way to reduce stress and calm down. However, hurting someone else to make yourself feel better is not
What do pigs use on sore toes?
oinkment