Coping Skill Categories
Conversation, listen to talk radio, read, do puzzles, TV, computer games, jigsaws, solve a problem, make a list, learn something new, cleaning & tidying, gardening, arts & crafts.
What are distractions?
Going for a walk, gym, etc..
What is exercise?
Using body & senses: smell fragrances, slowly taste food, notice the colours around you. Walk on the grass barefoot, squeeze clay or mud, do yoga, meditate, exercise.
What is grounding?
Making and eating a salad, drinking water, staying away from junk foods...
What is healthy eating?
Yell, scream, run! Letting yourself cry... and sob. Put on a funny DVD and let yourself laugh! Try boxing, popping balloons, or crank up some music & dance crazy!
What is emotional release?
Deep breathing,
Massage hands with nice cream, manicure your nails, cook a special meal, clean your house (or just make your bed), bubble bath or long shower, brush hair, buy a small treat.
What is self-love?
Help someone else, smile at strangers (see how many smiles you get back), pray, volunteer, do randomly kind things for others, pat dogs at the local park, join a cause
What is access to higher-self?