Healthy Coping Skills
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.
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
When it is unsafe, unhelpful, or harmful to yourself and others.
What is one benefit that a person can experience from using healthy coping skills
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, etc.
Name 2 places you can find social support.
Friends, Family, AA, Group therapy, Classes, Community Centers, Team activity, etc.
why is self care important?
loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills, lowers anxiety and stress, builds self esteem and resilience, motivations for change, motivation for healthier choices in life
List 5 leisure activities that may help an invidual cope while feeling depressed
writing in a journal, going for a walk, meditation, exercising, talking with a friend, art
What is one way unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, create bad habits
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using 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.) all the above
B
Using healthy coping skills allows us to reduce stress!!!
Who do you reach out to when you're feeling upset?
Friends, clinician, recovery coach, chosen family, etc.
Name 3 ways that you show yourself love.
Singing in the shower, drinking hot chocolate, wearing my favorite sweater, positive affirmations, etc.
What makes a healthy coping skill?
When it safe and not harmful to yourself or others
True or False?
All stress is out of your control.
False; sometimes we create out own stressful situations
Name 2 coping skills that can be used to reduce stress?
meditation, talking with someone, breathing exercises, exercise, mindfulness, yoga, coloring, etc.
Name two local spaces that you can enjoy for free in the surrounding area.
Jones Point Park, Holyoke Public Library, McNulty Park, Kennedy Park, etc.
Tell me two positive affirmations
ANY
What are clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of your emotions or your behavior
What is one emotion that often lead people to engage in unhealthy coping skills?
Anger; Sadness; Anxiety; Jealousy; Depression; Guilt
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in a unhealthy way.
When it negatively affects your life
What are 2 resources available to you that can help improve your mental wellness/physical wellness.
free exercise classes, therapy, talking with friends, spending time with loved ones, walking in the park, dancing in the rain, going to a garden, etc.
When is practicing self care important?
Everyday :)
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
ANY
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill you've used?
Avoiding issues; sleeping too much; drug or alcohol use; impulsivity; over/under eating, etc.
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.
Name 5 places that a person may engage in self-guided leisure meaning you can participate in leisure independently and on your own.
museums, gym, walking trails, bookstore, library, local parks, etc.
True or false: In order to practice self care you need to spend lots of time and money?
FALSE