Healthy Coping Skills
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
- Read a Book, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Go for a Walk, Deep Breathing, Meditation
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Avoiding Help
- Fighting
- Yelling at others
- Harming others or yourself
10 jumping jacks
Players names on the Stanley Cup are misspelled.
TRUE! Misspellings of players and the team name is a common sight for tourists when they give a closer look to Lord Stanley’s Mug. But that’s only the interesting fact, what’s bizarre is how Jacques Plante’s name, who was on Stanley Cup-winning teams for five consecutive times, is spelt differently every time.
Tell me some ways to care for yourself
healthy eating good sleep schedule speak nicely to yourself surround yourself with positive people
What is something that made you smile today?
Healthy coping skills help us
a.) Deal with stressors in our lives b.) Work through our emotions and problems c.) Process our thoughts and emotions d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy.
Getting Fresh Air, Talking to a Trusted Friend/Adult, Destroying Property, Exercising, Playing Sports, Taking Feelings Out on Others, Yelling at someone you don't like
30 second plank
Feeling more relaxed Having a clear mind to help solve your problems Creating healthy relationships with others Being able to think about your response to a situation
The Penguins once had a live mascot.
TRUE! When the Pittsburg team reached halfway through their inaugural season, they introduced Pete, the Ecuadorian penguin as their mascot. Allegedly, the team executives had a dream to make Pete learn how to stake but unfortunately, he caught pneumonia and the team had to return him to the zoo. He died shortly thereafter.
why is self love important?
loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills
What is different today than a year ago that you are grateful for?
ANY
Name three things that you can journal about.
- Your Feelings (sad, happy, mad, motivated, etc.) Thoughts, Favorite Activities, Goals, Future Events
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, etc
jog in place for one minute
B
Using healthy coping skills allows us to reduce stress!!!
Mouthguards are required in hockey.
FALSE!
A sport that has more toothless players than any other would want the players to keep their mouth protected at all times, still, the National Hockey League has not made it mandatory for players to wear mouthguards.
Is positive self talk a way to show yourself love?
Yes
Name 2 things you can do to prevent stress and anger from building up.
Practicing self-care, having a healthy support system, engage in coping skills, acknowledging and processing stressors, getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious foods, etc.
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
Yes, it is a coping skill!
What is an unhealthy coping skill you could replace with a healthy coping skill?
ANY
A yoga pose of choice for 15 seconds on each side
Hockey games have been cancelled for rain.
TRUE! A game that is always played in an indoor facility has no chance to be called for rain. Interestingly, records show that a 1995 tilt between the Detroit Red Wings and the San Jose Sharks was cancelled due to rain.
It rained so hard on that day that river by the side of Sharks home barn flooded and water made it way into the arena.
We bet no NHL odds has any offers for such an event occurring.
Tell me one positive affirmation
ANY
Identify an emotion that is difficult for you to express.
ANY
What is a healthy coping skill to use when you're feeling lonely and isolated?
What are two emotions that often lead you to engage in unhealthy coping skills?
ANY
5 deep breaths
Hockey pucks are kept in the freezer.
TRUE! Hockey pucks are kept in freezers to keep them cold enough so that they do not bounce off the ice. Modern pucks are made from rubber that tends to get flimsy if it gets too warm. To avoid them from bouncing off the ice, pucks are kept at below freezing temperature and taken out only during the play.
Tell me 2 ways you practice self love/self care?
Share a challenge that you are grateful for.
ANY
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
ANY
ANY
1 body scan
There are 81 ice hockey games in a regular season.
FALSE! A regular season in the NHL, which typically starts in October and ends in April, sees 82 games.
rue or false: In order to practice self care you need to spend lots of time and money?
What is a coping skill you would reccomend to a friend or family member?
ANY