Emotions
How can you deal with anger?
Breathe, count, distance yourself, etc.
It is not important to use coping skills because they do not work.
False. There is research that says using coping skills does work.
Are punching the wall, yelling at others, and eating junk food healthy coping strategies?
No
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of touch?
Playing with putty, fidget spinners, etc.
what are actions we take to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable feelings.
Coping Strategies
2 ways to practice mental/emotional self care?
Journaling, talking to someone, sing, taking time for yourself.
It is okay to punch walls and yell at others if I am upset or angry.
False.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Breathing, acupressure, painting, etc.
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of smell?
Smelling nice things like flowers, baking
A way for your body to become calmer by tensing and then releasing our muscles.
progressive muscle relaxation
What we eat influences our brain function
True
Everyone experiences stress in the same way
False. Some people get stressed in a situation while others do not. Some people might get a headache and others might get sick to their stomach
Name 2 components what make up our wellness?
physical
mental/emotional
spiritual
social
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of sight?
Reading, watching a movie, etc.
Why do we need to practice different coping strategies?
To determine what strategy work best for yourslef.
The names of the three different stress responses
What are fight, flight and freeze?
Coping strategies are only for people who face mental health issues.
False. Everyone can use coping strategies.
Healthy eating is what kind of coping strategy? (Diversion, Physical, Spiritual, Social, Cognitive)
Physical
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of hearing?
Listening to music, watching a movie, talking with a friend, etc.
What are the 2 coping strategies that are most commonly used?
Deep breathing and talking to someone
What is a coping strategy you can use if you're feeling frustrated?
Talk with someone, take deep breaths, drink water, use a fidget, etc.
There are only 15 coping skills that can be used.
False! There are many different types of coping strategies.
List 5 different coping skills.
Going for a walk, talking to a friend, coloring, reading, listening to music, breathing, etc.
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of taste?
Chewing gum, eating a healthy snack, etc.
Grounding Technique