Healthy Coping Skills
Name 1 healthy coping skill that includes being outdoors
Walking, Jogging, Going to the park, Swimming etc.
What is the number 1 rule for group?
Respect
What is a coping skill you can do in the kitchen?
Cooking, backing, cleaning, dishes etc.
Drinking alcohol, using drugs, fighting etc.
Name 2 triggers for you..
Loud noises, people bothering you, someone taking your belongings, someone not listening to you etc....
TRUE or FALSE asking for help/talking about your problem is considered a healthy coping skill
TRUE
What is the goal of the group?
To learn something, Do your best, have fun!
What is 1 coping skill you can do outdoors?
Sports, walking, park, fishing etc.
TRUE or FALSE overeating is a negative coping skill?
TRUE
Name 1 place where you feel calm and safe..
Home, church, with family etc.
Who are people that you can discuss your problems with here at the hospital?
Doctor, Counselor, Staff, anyone on your treatment team
TRUE or FALSE, you will be asked to leave the room if you are engaging in inappropriate behaviors.
TRUE
What is a coping skill that you can do in the community where you can meet people?
Church, Recreation center, Gym, AA meetings, Outpatient facilities etc.
TRUE or FALSE any type of self-harm is a negative coping skill?
TRUE
Name 2 things that help you feel calm when you are angry or in a stressful situation..
Reading a good book, walking, counting to 10, meditation, music etc.
What is a coping skill that keeps your body healthy physically?
Exercise
What should you do while another individual in the group is talking?
Listen, don't talk over them
What is a coping skill that can also be relaxing?
Listening to music, reading a book, taking a walk, going to he park, laying on the beach etc..
TRUE of FALSE, sleeping too much or too little is a negative coping skill?
TRUE
What is a hobby you enjoy doing in your free time?
Photography, video games, sports, writing, playing cards with peers etc..
List 1 relaxation technique that can be used as a coping skill..
Deep breathing, Yoga, Meditation
Give me 3 examples of something you shouldn't be doing in group...
No sleeping, No arguing, No cussing, No disrespectful behaviors, No inappropriate behaviors
What does coping skills mean to you?
Methods used to cope with stress, handling emotions successfully etc..
What is 1 consequence of using negative coping skills?
Being arrested, getting hurt, someone else getting hurt, returning to the hospital etc.
Positive self-talk is a positive coping skill. Give an example of positive self-talk.
"I am good at_____________. I am a good______. I like ____ about myself. etc."