Types of Skills
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Meditation and yoga is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
Tv, movies, reading, drawing, knitting, games, etc.
True or false: Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False: coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way.
How are coping skills helpful?
Builds confidence, manages emotions, helps us tackle challenges, etc.
Doing something that is the opposite of the impulse is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Smelling a candle or taking a shower is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
Give an example of a self-soothing coping skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
True or false: Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life.
True: When we cope with problems and ease or emotions it helps us think clearer and tackle them better
What new coping skill are you going to try or would like to try?
Answers vary
Reaching out for support when no other coping skills are helping is this type of coping skill
Crisis intervention
Watching a movie or reading a book is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Give an example of an emotional awareness coping skill
Journaling, talking to someone, etc.
True or false: Every coping skill is healthy
False: Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy, like fighting or using substances which are defense mechanisms
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
If it does more harm than good to myself or others; Examples: substance use, excessively spending money, self-harm, etc.
Centering and grounding yourself in the moment is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Journaling and talking to someone about how you feel is this type of coping skill
Emotional Awareness
Give an example of a crisis intervention coping skill
Calling a crisis line, 911, or going to the hospital/Urgent Care Center, etc.
True or false: Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False: Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
What is your favorite quality of yourself?
Answers vary.
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
Taking deep breaths and then walking away instead of fighting is this type of coping skill
Opposite Action
Give an example of an opposite action coping skill
Walking away instead of fighting, laughing instead crying, standing up straight when you feel nervous, etc.
True or false: Coping skills are only used to help you relax
False: Managing stress, anxiety, and depression is not always relaxing it sometimes takes hard work
True or false: You can calm down your body by slowing your breath.
True!