Individual Coping Skills
A_______ coping skill is one that helps you feel better in the moment without hurting yourself or others.
positive or helpful
TO RELEASE ANGER BY RUNNING OR WORKING OUT
WHAT IS EXCERSISE
Instant fixes for stress exist
What is false
Do negative coping skills make anxiety worse?
YES
The cashier at the store shorts you a dollar in change, what is a healthy way to cope?
Talk it out with them in a calm manner.
_________ means dealing with a problem in a safe and healthy way.
COPING
What is deep breathing
No thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts.
What is true
The act of avoiding and distancing yourself from others
What is isolating
Someone is trying to argue with you, what is a healthy way to cope?
Walk away!
What is acceptance?
Realizing that you cannot control everything, putting things into perspective.
To put your thoughts down on paper
What is journaling
Taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with lifes pressures
What is true
__________ is running away from our problems, and not wanting to confront them head on.
Avoidance
A group member is constantly bringing up negative topics, how would you cope with this situation?
Talk to the group leader to have them talk to that person
What are 3 common symptoms of anxiety?
-intense worry
- racing thoughts
-nervousness
Writing down what you are thankful for.
Practicing gratitude
All stress is out of your control
What is false
Exchanging opposite views in an angry way
Arguing
Someone is in your face yelling, how can you deal with this situation in a healthy and productive manner?
Walk away, wait until the person calms down before trying to talk to them
What are 4 healthy coping skills we can use when we feel anxious?
-deep breathing
- mindfulness
-excersise
-talk to someone about it
This type of coping skill helps us gain control over intense feelings.
Emotion regulation
All stress is bad stress
The act of delaying or postponing a task or set of tasks. It can prevent you from following through on what you set out to do.
Procrastination
Its been a rough day and your friend just keeps cracking jokes and not taking anything serious.. are they coping in an healthy way?