Coping Skills
Name two healthy coping skills
journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, video games, meditation, talking to someone, writing, drawing, listening to music, etc.
What is one benefit of using healthy coping skills?
helps you feel more relaxed, having a clear mind, creating healthy relationships, positive decision making, being in control etc.
True or False:
Reacting quickly to my anger will not get me any consequences
False
Reacting quickly to anger often results in hurting yourself or others
When a substance feels difficult to stop or to limit using.
Addiction
This stimulant is addictive and is found in the following products: cigarettes, vapes, dip & pouches.
Nicotine
Name three unhealthy coping skills
throwing things, yelling at others, cussing at others, harming yourself or others, not eating enough or eating too much, substance abuse/use, damaging property etc.
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively and in an unhealthy way.
True or False:
All coping skills are healthy coping skills.
FALSE
Some coping skills can be harmful- eating or sleeping too much, excess screen time, gambling, shopping, self-harm, substance use.
True or False:
Marijuana is addictive
TRUE. Marijuana is addictive and prolonged use can cause negative health effects.
True or False:
There is no water in a vape.
TRUE.
What is released from a vape is an aerosol. This means there are small particles that go deep into the lung tissue.
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, etc.
When I feel worried I can
a.) draw my worry
b.) yell at someone nearby
c.) journal
d.) (a) and (c)
D. a and c
True or False:
What helps one person cope with stress may not necessarily help me.
True
Everyone has different coping skills and strategies that work for them.
What are 2 health consequences of using alcohol?
Hangover, Addiction, Alcohol Poisoning, Liver and Kidney damage, Heart issues (high blood pressure, arrythmia), Cancer, Dementia, Stroke.
How does Smoking or Vaping affect someone's Mental Health?
Can cause a stress response and increase symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Some anger coping skills are
a.) walk away
b.) take a deep breath
c.) talk about it
d.) all of the above
d.) all the above
Why are coping skills important to our well- being?
What does create a sense of calmness, builds confidence, attains inner peace, and help us reduce stress.
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid our problems
False
Coping skills are used to address current emotions and can benefit in addressing the problems.
This chemical in Marijuana causes the high effect and can cause paranoia, anxiety, mental health issues and hyperemesis
What is THC
What are 2 health effects of smoking or vaping?
Addiction, Lung damage, Cancers, Nausea, Mouth issues- problems with gums, teeth, etc.
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
Playing video games, watching videos, listening to music, walking away, talking to my supports, taking time-out, gardening etc.
What is a mindfulness practice that can help you calm your body and mind?
What is deep breathing (4 square breathing), meditation, grounding exercise, (name 5 things that are specific color) etc.
Feel good response in the brain. Part of the reward system.
Dopamine
Practice/Describe to me 3 coping skills.
examples: deep breathing, drawing, exercise, taking a walk, talking to someone you trust