Coping Skills
This relaxation technique involves tensing and then slowly releasing each muscle group in the body, promoting physical and mental relaxation. What is the name of this widely used therapeutic coping skill?
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation
To reduce stress, this deep-breathing technique involves inhaling slowly for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of four, and exhaling for a count of four. What is the name of this calming breathing exercise?
What is Box Breathing?
In basketball, this term refers to a successful shot where the ball goes through the basket without touching the rim. What is the term for this accurate scoring shot?
What is a Swish?
In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this skill involves finding a balance between acceptance and change when facing distressing situations. What is the term for this fundamental DBT skill?
What is Dialectics?
How does a penguin build its house
Igloos it together!
In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this coping skill encourages individuals to distract themselves from distressing thoughts and emotions by engaging in activities that capture their full attention. What is the term for this skill?
What is Distract with ACCEPTS (Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations)?
This stress management technique involves breaking down a stressful situation into smaller, more manageable parts, making it easier to tackle. What is the term for this problem-solving approach?
What is Chunking?
This sport involves hitting a shuttlecock back and forth over a net using a racket. What is the name of this sport played both recreationally and professionally?
What is Badminton?
This DBT skill focuses on observing, describing, and participating fully in the present moment without judgment. What is the term for this core mindfulness skill?
What is the What Skills?
Why don't scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything!
This mindfulness-based therapeutic coping skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. What is the term for this skill that often incorporates focusing on the breath?
What is Mindfulness Meditation?
When facing stress, this physical activity releases endorphins, the body's natural stress relievers. What is the term for this stress-busting activity.
What is Exercise?
In baseball, this defensive position is typically occupied by the player with the strongest and most accurate arm, responsible for throwing the ball to the bases. What is the term for this key defensive position?
What is Shortstop?
When using the DBT skill of "DEAR MAN," what does the letter "A" stand for?
What is Assertiveness?
What do you call a pile of cats?
What is a Meowtain?
When faced with overwhelming emotions, using this DBT skill involves engaging in activities that increase one's sense of effectiveness and competence. What is the name of this skill?
What is Build Mastery
This stress management skill involves setting aside specific times to focus on tasks and avoiding multitasking to enhance productivity and reduce stress. What is the name of this time-management technique?
What is Time Blocking?
This winter sport involves sliding down a narrow, twisting, and banked ice track in a small, one- or two-person sled. What is the name of this high-speed, adrenaline-pumping activity?
What is Skeleton?
This DBT skill involves identifying and labeling emotions, helping individuals better understand and manage their emotional responses. What is the term for this emotion regulation skill?
What is Check the Facts?
Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was two-tired!
This therapeutic coping skill focuses on challenging and changing irrational or negative thought patterns, helping individuals develop a more balanced and realistic perspective. What is the term for this cognitive-behavioral skill?
What is Cognitive Restructuring?
The practice of engaging in this stress-reducing activity, which involves focusing on the positive aspects of life, has been linked to improved mental well-being. What is the term for this daily reflection on positive experiences?
What is Gratitude Journaling?
In soccer, this penalty occurs when a defensive player unfairly obstructs an attacking player who is in possession of the ball and moving towards the goal. What is the term for this foul?
What is a Holding or Tackling Foul?
In DBT, this interpersonal effectiveness skill involves getting one's needs met while maintaining self-respect and improving relationships. What is the term for this skill?
What is FAST (Fair, Apologies, Stick to values, Truthful)?
Why did the scarecrow win an award
Because he was outstanding in his field!