Positive Reinforcement
Rewarding a behavior to increase the likelihood it happens again.
What is positive reinforcement?
Name a healthy coping skill you can use when you feel anxious.
What is Deep breathing, journaling, walking, grounding exercises.
A stimulus (event, thought, memory) that causes a strong emotional reaction.
What is a trigger?
What does the "S" in SMART goals stand for?
What is Specific?
The internal dialogue or thoughts we have about ourselves.
What is self-talk?
Give one example of a healthy reward you could give yourself after completing a task.
You All are correct- Taking a break, enjoying a favorite snack, watching a show, calling a friend.
True or False: Avoidance is a helpful long-term coping strategy.
What is False – it may give short-term relief but can worsen issues over time.
Name a common emotional trigger and how someone might respond
Criticism (trigger) → Anger or withdrawal (response).
Create a SMART goal related to improving sleep.
What is “I will go to bed by 10:30 PM on weeknights for the next 2 weeks.”
Give an example of negative self-talk and reframe it positively.
What is “I’m a failure” → “I’m doing the best I can, and I’m making progress.”
Share one thing you’ve done this week that you’re proud of.
All healthy responses are correct -“I went for a walk even when I didn’t feel like it.”
To bring you back to the present moment and reduce anxiety or dissociation.
What are grounding techniques?
True or False: You can’t control your response to a trigger.
False – You can learn to recognize and change your responses.
Why is it important for goals to be realistic?
Unrealistic goals set us up for failure and can hurt motivation.
Why does the way we talk to ourselves matter?
It affects mood, motivation, and behavior—positive self-talk builds resilience.
What would you tell a friend who is trying to change a tough behavior?
What is “Start small, be kind to yourself, and don’t give up.”
Box breathing, mindfulness, listening to music, talking to a friend, coloring are forms of?
What are coping skills?
What are two ways to prepare for known triggers?
Practice coping skills in advance, and create an action plan or script.
Which part of SMART goals involves checking your progress?
What is "Measurable"?
True or False: Self-talk only affects your mood, not behavior.
What is False – It influences both thoughts and actions.
Describe a small win that made a big difference.
All healthy response are correct- “I got out of bed on time.”, I went for a walk, I exercised, I wrote in my journal, I completed my chores..."
Explain how deep breathing helps the brain and body calm down.
What is reducing stress and heart rate.
Yelling when upset, Cursing, Self Harming and drinking when triggered are forms of?
What are negative reaction response?
Rewrite this vague goal: “I want to feel better.”
What is “I will practice a coping skill for 10 minutes daily for 1 week.”
Name 3 affirmations you can say when you're feeling discouraged.
What is “I am capable.” “I’ve overcome hard things before.” “Progress is progress.”