Types of Coping Skills
Taking part in a craft activity or reading a book to take your mind off problems.
Distraction
Coping skills provide immediate relief.
Some coping strategies might offer quick relief, but many require consistent practice to be effective.
instant fixes for stress exists
What is false
Sarah's mother suddenly falls ill and is hospitalized. Sarah has to balance her job, taking care of her own children, and visiting her mother at the hospital.
Prioritize Tasks
Seek Support
Self-Care
Communicate with Employer
Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them.
What is......
Using meditation, yoga, or music to center yourself in the moment and reduce anxiety.
Grounding Mindfulness
Avoidance is a good coping strategy.
While avoiding stressors can provide temporary relief, it often leads to increased anxiety and stress over time. Facing challenges and working through them is generally more beneficial.
John has been having ongoing conflicts with a colleague, leading to a stressful work environment.
Open Communication
Seek Mediation
Stress Management
Document Issues
Three of my positive qualities are...
What is....
Engaging in journaling or talking with someone to identify and express emotions.
Emotional Awareness & Release
You should be able to cope on your own.
Seeking support from friends, family, or professionals is a valid and often necessary part of effective coping. It's okay to ask for help when you need it.
taking time for yourself each day is essential to coping with life's presures
What is true
Casey is having frequent arguments with their partner, leading to emotional distress and a temptation to relapse into substance use.
Couples Counseling
Journaling
Boundaries
Support Groups
Playing happy music when feeling sad or taking a break when feeling impulsive.
Opposite Action
Coping skills only help with minor stress.
Effective coping skills can help manage both minor and significant stressors. They are crucial for navigating serious life events and chronic stress.
Taylor feels lonely and isolated after moving to a new city and is tempted to use substances to cope with the loneliness.
Community Involvement
Regular Check-Ins
Volunteer Work
Therapy
5 ways I can cope with my stress
What are---------------
Checking the validity of assumptions and challenging negative thinking patterns.
Challenging Thought & Assumption
Coping skills are only for dealing with negative emotions.
Coping skills can also enhance positive experiences and help maintain emotional balance during good times. They are about overall emotional regulation, not just handling negativity.
All coping skills are the same amount of helpful.
False- there are some unhelpful coping skills that we sometimes end up using that can make problems worse. (Can you think of any examples?)
Alex is in recovery from alcohol addiction and attends a social event where alcohol is served, triggering the urge to drink.
Exit Strategy
Support Network
Distraction
Non-Alcoholic Options
In emotional relapse, you're not thinking about using. But your emotions and behaviors are setting you up for a possible relapse in the future.
The signs of emotional relapse are: (list at least 3)
What is...