Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
learning to relax in any situation or an effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations
Wait to respond is a example of what coping skill?
Listening to understand, Impulse control
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
Playing a game, going for a walk, reading, watching a movie, etc.
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
Listening to this can lift your mood or help you relax.
Music
Define "healthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 unhealthy coping skill
Fighting, avoiding help, yelling at others, harming others or yourself, using alcohol or drugs
Give an example of self care
Reading, journaling, therapy, taking a walk, going to the gym, quality time with loved ones, etc.
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and our emotions, it helps us think more clearly and tackle them better
This coping skill involves slow, controlled breaths to help calm the body.
Deep Breathing/Breathing Skills
Define "unhealthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs
What is self-soothing?
Giving yourself a hug, wrapping up in a blanket, holding a stuffed animal that brings you comfort
A common example of negative coping skills are
the abuse of alcohol or drugs or fighting.
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy (e.g., like fighting or using substances or avoidance)
Bottling up emotions often leads to this explosive reaction
Anger or outburst
What is meditation?
ex. Yoga, Deep breathing, Nature walks
Carrying a stress ball helps manage this
Writing down what you are thinking to help you process your thoughts is called what?
Journaling
True or false: Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
Staying in bed all day and avoiding responsibilities may be a sign of which unhealthy coping behavior
Withdrawal or depression
An example of creative expression
Art therapy, drawing, painting, coloring
Drinking water, working out, taking a nap, eating healthy, stretching
Name three coping skills you can do at home
Mindfulness activities (deep breathing, yoga), go for a walk, take a bath, journal...
True or false: Unhealthy coping skills are still good ways to help cope.
False
There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills; the key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.
Creating this list can help you feel more organized and less overwhelmed
To-do list / agenda