Unhealthy Coping, Coping
& Terms
& Terms
The lack of this can result in weakening of muscles, a person's energy level, and his/her ability to move better.
What is exercising?
A mindfulness practice that focuses attention on different parts of the body, one at a time is referred to _____ ______.
What is body scan?
Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating can be a symptom of this __________.
What is Anxiety?
Intense event of fear or discomfort, lasting several minutes, resulting in signs of chest pain, nausea, feeling faint indicate a person may be experiencing a ________ ________.
What are panic attacks?
Name at least two ideas for self-care.
What are:
*Socializing *Healthy Eating *Good Sleep
*Talking About Problems *Taking Time for Self
*Resting When Sick *Exercising *Hobbies
Choosing to be sick from school cause you didn't study for a test is an example of this unhealthy coping.
What is avoidance?
A process of focusing attention on the sensation of breathing, which creates a sense of being "present" is called ____.
What is mindfulness (or meditation)?
Name at least two symptoms of anxiety.
What are ______?:
*Poor concentration *sleep problems *irritability
*Fatigue *sweating *nausea/upset stomach
*frequent worrying *feeling overwhelmed
*increased heart rate
Give another example of avoidance (unhealthy coping) as it relates to school.
What is choosing to be absent for a test you felt unprepared for?
What is Purposely leaving finished homework at home so you can avoid being called on in class?
What is giving an incorrect answer in class, and then choosing to never try again?
A coping skill is a form of self-care. This care process involves shifting your focus from thoughts, memories, or worries-- putting emphasis on being "present."
What are grounding exercises?
Over time, with increased exposure, a person faces something that produces anxiety in a safe way, ultimately reducing the anxiety for that person.
What is exposure therapy?
Socializing, exercising, and eating healthy are forms of this ___ - ____?
What is self-care?
Drug use and social isolation are forms of avoidance, all of which are considered ____ _____.
What are unhealthy coping?
Name at least two things that can be considered signs of underlying anxiety and evidence of POOR SELF-CARE. (Hint: opposites from list)
What are:
*not socializing *not giving enough time for self
*Trying to do things when you are sick
*Lack of exercise *Eating poorly like excessive sugar, etc *quitting sports/activities
Practicing building models, learning to paint, or learning to play an instrument is this kind of self-care.
What is practice hobbies (or What are hobbies)?
While listed under terms, the intense focus of attention on negative thoughts, or lots of worry-- an unhealthy coping strategy-- called _____.
What is rumination (or Overthinking)?
A skill that uses the process of using intentional tensing of muscles followed by intentional relaxing of muscles is this _____ ______ ______.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Irritability, rapid breathing, and poor concentration are described as _____ of anxiety.
Over/under sleeping and eating can be a sign of this _____.
What is anxiety?
(or something related to anxiety like PTSD or even depression)
Going for a walk or run is this category of self-care _____.
What is exercise?
A specific example of anxiety-based condition, resulting in developing an irrational fear or worry about something.
What is a phobia?
The process of breaking problems down into manageable parts is called "problem solving," and is referred to as one of these ____ _____.
What are coping skills?
The temporary use of these may result in numbing of feelings, thoughts of anxiety, but often creates a cycle of abuse.
What are drugs (What is drug use)?
Anxiety can cloud the mind and make it hard to do this ___, which may lead to a task being left behind or done wrong.
What is concentrate (or Concentration)?
Name another type of self-care technique that is NOT on the handout.
What is _____?