Coping Skills
When should you use a coping skill?
when you are feeling stressed or are in a stressful situation
What is mindfulness?
To be aware of one's internal states and surroundings.
Learning to observe thoughts and emotions without judging or reacting to them.
When should you do self-care?
ANYTIME!! (regardless of stress level)
True or False: Coping skills are not important to your well-being.
FALSE! Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.
What is your comfort food?
Name 3 group coping skills
Spending time with friends/family, group exercise, yoga/meditation, ...
What is the first thing to always do before meditation?
3 DEEP breaths
Name 3 self-care practices
Walking/exercise, sleeping, journaling, eating/cooking healthy meal, feel the sun, taking shower/bath, ....
True or False: Every coping skill is healthy.
FALSE! We have discussed healthy coping skills. Here are examples of unhealthy coping skills: Over/under-sleeping, over/under-eating, substance abuse, impulsivity, self-harm, isolation, negative self-talk, ...
Aromatherapy is proven to ease stress, anxiety, and depression. It also improves sleep and relaxation.
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Reading, writing, art, meditation, exercise, listening to music, deep breathing....
How can we practice mindfulness?
Meditation, yoga, deep breathing, ...
What kind of self-care is going for a hike?
7 Pillars: mental, emotional, physical, environmental, spiritual, recreational, and social.
ALL of them!
True or False: Talking to others is a healthy coping skill.
TRUE! Venting/confiding in others is proven to alleviate stress and anxiety. We should not bottle up our emotions!
What kind of music do you listen to when you are...sad, happy, angry, relaxed, ...?
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What are some benefits of using healthy coping skills?
Reduce stress/anxiety, have a healthier mind/body, create better relationships, overcome adversity, increase resilience, ...
What is a body scan?
Paying attention to what is happening to your body from head to toe.
Are positive affirmations a self-care practice? Please share one.
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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.
Name 1 movie/tv show you could watch again and again and never get bored of it.
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What are some coping skills you currently use?
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Why do we compare our feelings to clouds during mindfulness/meditation?
We see them and we let them pass as they shift and change. Our breath, like the wind, holds the power to shift and move our clouds of thoughts and emotions.
Why is self-care important?
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True or False: You either have coping skills or you don't.
FALSE! They take practice to master/add to our toolbox. Engaging in healthy coping skills are an investment into overall health.
Please share one thing you are grateful for.
Practicing gratitude helps us feel more positive emotions, improve our health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
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