Unhealthy/ Healthy Coping Skills
Name two healthy coping skills!
- journaling
- listening to music
-coloring
-deep breathing
-walking away
Name 2 benefits of using a coping skill
- Feeling more relaxed
- Having a clear mind
- Creating healthy relationships
- Allows time to pause, to think about what you might do next
True or False- All coping skills are helpful.
False!
Is yelling into a pillow a healthy coping skill? Why or why not?
Yes, it is a healthy way to release anger and emotions.
What is a stressor?
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills!
- yelling at others
- throwing things
- harming yourself or others
- not eating enough or eating too much
Using a ________________ coping skill, gives time for your mind and heart to have a break. This helps with short term relief from a problem.
A distraction coping skill!
Can you name one?
True or False- There are "instant fixes" for stress.
False! But we can use coping skills to help manage stress.
Name 3 coping skills!
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What can you do if you start to feel stressed?
Try a coping skill!
What do coping skills help us with?
- reducing stress
- working through problems
- working through emotions
Which of the following are benefits to healthy coping skills?
a. allow us to create better relationships
b. they increase stress
c. allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d. A and B
e. All of the above
d. A and B
False! We can use coping skills to help manage stress.
Can changing your body temperature be used as a healthy coping skill?
Yes! Splashing cold water or using an ice cube in your hands or on face can help you calm down during stressful times.
Tell me a time you felt stressed! What did you do?
Did you use a coping skill? If so, how did it go?
If not, what is one you can try next time?
Coping skills help us with...
a. dealing with stress
b. working through emotions and problems
c. staying in control of our emotions
d. all of the above
D. All of the above! Can you explain why?
How are coping skills helpful?
- reduce stress
- create a sense of calmness and inner peace
True!
Can you try the "Rainbow" coping skill?
Look around the room! Find something that has each color of the rainbow.
Something red
Something orange
Something yellow
Something green
Something blue
Something purple
Tell me about a coping skill you hope to try this week!
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How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
- We might hurt others
- We might hurt ourselves
- It might cause more problems for us later on
Tell me about a coping skill you use!
True or False- Everyone always has the same coping skills
False!
Can you try the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique?
5. things you can see
4. things you can feel
3. things you can hear
2. things you can smell
1. thing you can taste
Tell me about a place that makes you feel safe!
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