Definitions
What is a coping skill?
A way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or stress
Reacting quickly to my anger will not get me any consequences
False, reacting quickly to anger often results in hurting yourself or others
What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?
Helps you feel more relaxed, have a clear mind, positive decision making, healthy relationships, ect..
What is a Trigger?
A trigger can be any sensory reminder of the traumatic event: a sound, sight, smell, physical sensation, or even a time of day or season.
Anger & anxiety triggers are the things that set you off.
This coping skill can help distract us from our emotions and can help keep our minds active.
Puzzles
Define "healthy coping skills"
All coping skills are healthy coping skills
When I feel worried I can
a.) draw my worry
b.) yell at someone nearby
c.) journal
d.) (a) and (c)
D) A & C
What are some examples of triggers?
Triggers are feelings, experiences, people, places, things, and sensory that you associate with your painful or traumatic memory.
When using this coping skill, you make sure that you're getting proper nutrition and vitamins.
Healthy Eating
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Skills that are harmful or unhelpful to you or others
What helps one person cope with stress may not necessarily help me
True, everyone has different coping skills
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in an unhealthy way
What should you do if something triggers you?
Use a coping skill!
Name two types of puzzles that you can use to cope.
Word searches, mazes, crossword puzzles, dot-to-dots, brain teasers, sudoku
What is a stressor
Coping skills are used to avoid our problems
False, coping skills are used to address current emotions and can benefit in addressing the problems
Why are coping skills important to our well-being?
creates a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
What is a warning sign for an anger trigger?
sweating, clenched fists, turn red, can’t get past problem, becoming argumentative, raised voice, verbal insults, pacing, aggressive, body language, shut down
This coping skill can include getting enough sleep, healthy eating, brushing our teeth, drinking enough water, etc.
Self-care
Define a mindfulness coping skill
the psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment
All stress is bad stress
False, positive stress can be motivating and enhance performance, while negative stress can lead to anxiety, health problems, and decreased performance
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
deep breathing (4 square breathing), meditation, grounding exercise, (name 5 things that are specific color) etc.
Why is it helpful to identify what your triggers are?
If you know what your triggers are, you can be more prepared to handle them.
Name three ways of building social support.
Put time into the relationships you have. Get involved in your community. Go to support group meetings. Talk to your doctor, therapist, social worker. Reach out to people you know.