Healthy
This type of exercise helps release endorphins and reduce stress.
What is physical activity/exercise?
Eating junk food when stressed is an example of this.
Unhealthy Eating
This simple breathing technique can help calm anxiety.
What is deep breathing?
Listening to this can lift your mood.
What is music?
You're nervous before a test. Name a healthy coping skill to manage it.
What is deep breathing / studying in advance / positive self-talk?
Writing about your feelings in this can help process emotions
What is journaling?
This substance may be used to numb stress, but worsens it long-term.
What is alcohol or drugs?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
This furry friend can help reduce stress and anxiety.
What is a pet?
You had an argument with a friend. What could you do instead of yelling?
What is take space and talk later / journal / talk calmly?
Talking to a trusted friend or therapist is this type of coping
What is social support?
Avoiding your problems is known as this type of strategy.
Avoidance
A body-centered mindfulness activity often used in yoga.
What is a body scan?
A short walk outside is a great way to change this.
What is your environment or perspective?
You’re overwhelmed with homework. What's a good coping strategy?
What is time management / asking for help / taking breaks?
This activity uses creativity (like painting or music) to manage stress.
What is creative expression?
Expressing anger by yelling or breaking things.
What is aggressive outbursts?
Using your five senses to ground yourself is called this.
What is grounding?
This involves organizing or decluttering to feel in control.
What is cleaning or tidying up?
You feel anxious in a crowd. Name a grounding technique.
What is 5-4-3-2-1 / deep breathing / leave the space?
A healthy way to manage emotions by thinking positively.
What is reframing or positive self-talk?
Constantly distracting yourself with screens to avoid feelings.
What is escapism or screen overuse?
Guided _______ can help visualize calm places and reduce stress.
imagery or meditation?
Laughter triggers the release of this feel-good hormone.
What is endorphins?
You feel sad and want to isolate. What's a better option?
What is talk to someone / go outside / do something comforting?