Healthy vs Unhealthy Coping
Define healthy coping skills.
The methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations that also produce long term benefits instead of causing us harm.
Give three examples of self care activities.
Varies.
Which of the following is a benefit of using coping skills?
a.) they reduce stress b.) they allow us to create better relationships c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
How do you make seven even?
Take off the S
Name at least 3 healthy coping mechanisms that were listed in the video.
Box breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 technique, exercise, journaling, taking a break from technology, talking to others, asking for help, practicing gratitude, acts of kindness
True or false: If someone is already stressed, they may be more sensitive to their triggers.
True.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using coping skills?
a.) allow us to create better relationships b.) they increase stress c.)allow us to have a healthy mind and body d.) all the above
B. Using healthy coping skills allows us to reduce stress!!!
What can you hold in your right hand, but never in your left?
your left hand
Name at least 3 unhealthy coping mechanisms that were listed in the video.
Alcohol and other substance use, overeating or undereating, avoidance (using social media, tv, or sleep), social withdrawal, aggression, self harm
True or false: Regularly doing self care can reduce our overall stress levels.
True.
Who could benefit from using coping skills?
Everyone!
What can travel all over the world but never leave its corner?
A stamp
What is the difference between healthy vs unhealthy coping skills?
Healthy coping skills keep us controlled, calm, and ready without causing us harm. Unhealthy coping skills can damage our mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
How might stress affect our mental health?
Stress might make the symptoms of our diagnosis worse, or cause the onset of a mental health episode.
True of False: Coping skills increase resilience because they help people learn how to properly handle negative emotions, panic attacks, and other difficult situations.
True. When you effectively deal with a negative emotion or situation, you also move on and let go of the negative feelings that are associated with that experience.
What belongs to you be everyone else uses it?
Your name
Amanda was anxious during math class. Her friend Jimmy asked her what was wrong? Amanda said "I don't want to talk to you right now, you are being annoying? Was this a helpful/non helpful skill?
Unhelpful
How might stress affect our physical health?
Stomachaches, headaches, lowered immune system, high blood pressure, poor quality of sleep, etc.
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in a unhealthy way.
When it negatively affects your life
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