Coping Skills
Using positive ______ can help distract your mind from distressing thoughts and create a sense of calm.
imagery
Slow movement, balance, and breath control.
Yoga
Using "always" or "never" statements is an example of this cognitive distortion.
all-or-nothing thinking
A racing heart, sweating, and shortness of breath can be signs of this response.
anxiety/ fight or flight
Healthy ________ means you can say no or assert yourself without feeling guilty.
boundaries
Finding _______ in your experiences can help you stay motivated and focused during tough times.
meaning
Sitting quietly, closing our eyes, and focusing on our breathing.
meditation
Overcommitting, using up our time and energy without rest, can lead to this....
burnout
Chest tightness, rapid heartbeart, and shortness of breath during intense fear.
panic attack
By gaining _________ your thoughts become more balanced, and extreme thinking decreases.
perspective
Using ______ helps us find comfort and a sense of connection.
prayer
Tensing and relaxing muscle groups one at a time, going throughout the body intentionally.
progressive muscle relaxation, body scan
Avoiding difficult conversations may protect comfort short-term but worsens this long-term issue.
unresolved conflict
This condition can cause psychomotor impairment, slowed movement, speech, and thought processes.
depression
When you're ________, your emotions fluctuate without controlling your actions or decisions.
regulated
Many people just need ________ because positive self-talk can boost your confidence and motivation.
encouraging
Cleaning or organizing our space can give a newfound sense of _______.
control
This thinking trap involves expecting the worst possible outcome.
catastrophizing
Going through a phase of high energy, restlessness, reduced need for sleep.
mania--bipolar
A sign of improved __________ is when things feel manageable again, you're able to do what's required to meet your daily goals.
functioning
Focusing on ___ _____ at a time can increase mindfulness and decrease our overwhelm.
one thing
5 things you can feel, 4 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste. This is a ______ technique.
grounding
This habit of replaying the same negative thoughts over and over can increase anxiety and depression.
rumination
Physical pain or discomfort that has a psychological cause, not physiological: caused by emotional distress, not a physical aliment.
somatic pain, somatic pain disorder,
Conversion disorder
Being _________ is the ability to handle difficult situations without feeling panicked or helpless.
resilient