Categories of Coping Skills
Describe "Opposite Action"
Opposite action: doing something that is the opposite of the impulse.
Ex: Turning your phone/computer off instead of engaging with something upsetting.
What is the name of the toy store in Toy Story 2?
A. The Toy Store
B. Al's Toy Barn
C. Toys R Us
D. The Toy Barn
B. Al's Toy Barn
Is this coping skill an always, sometimes, or rarely skill?
Laying on the floor
Rarely!
Which is the most popular video game?
A. Minecraft
B. Super Mario Bros
C. Grand Theft Auto V
D. Call of Duty
C. Grand Theft Auto V
Is this a healthy or unhealthy coping skill?
Journaling
Healthy!
What is this type of coping skill?
Comforting yourself through your five senses.
Self-soothing!
Ex: lighting a candle, taking a warm bath, drinking your favorite drink, taking a walk in nature.
Who plays Spiderman in Spiderman: Homecoming?
A. Andrew Garfield
B. Toby Maguire
C. Tom Holland
D. Chris Evans
C. Tom Holland
Is this coping skill an always, sometimes, or rarely skill?
Journaling
Sometimes!
What the the biggest state in the United States?
A. California
B. Texas
C. Alaska
D. Massachusetts
C. Alaska
Is this a healthy or unhealthy coping skill?
Yelling at someone.
Unhealthy!
Describe "distraction".
Distraction: Taking your mind off of the problem for a while.
Ex: Video games, watching tv, coloring, doing a puzzle, etc.
Who plays Beetlejuice in the movie "Beetlejuice"?
A. Alec Baldwin
B. Ryan Gosling
C. Brad Pitt
D. Michael Keaton
D. Michael Keaton
Is this coping skill an always, sometimes, or rarely skill?
Taking deep breaths.
Always!
When was the United States Constitution written?
A. 1787
b. 1997
C. 1642
D. 2001
A. 1787
Is this a healthy or unhealthy coping skill?
Slamming doors.
Unhealthy!
What is this type of coping skill?
Reaching out for support when no other coping skills are helping.
Reaching Out!
This is usually what we try after we've already tried all the other categories and they haven't helped.
Who wrote the song "Can't Help Falling in Love"?
A. Elvis Presley
B. Queen
C. Joe Jonas
D. Bon Jovi
A. Elvis Presley
Is this coping skill an always, sometimes, or rarely skill?
Coloring/drawing/arts and crafts
Sometimes!
It can also be rarely depending on the craft.
Which Massachusetts town is the most popular?
A. Boston
B. Martha's Vineyard
C. Worcester
D. Provincetown
A. Boston
Is this a healthy or unhealthy coping skill?
Talking to a therapist/clinician/social worker.
Healthy!
Describe "Mindfulness"
Mindfulness: Centering and grounding yourself in the moment.
Ex: Yoga, listening to music, etc.
What is the name of the NFL quarterback who won seven Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots?
A. Peyton Manning
B. Tom Brady
C. Eli Manning
D. Drake Maye
B. Tom Brady
Is this coping skill an always, sometimes, or rarely skill?
Counting to 10 or using the 5-4-3-2-1 skill.
Always!
What is the most popular social media platform?
A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Tik Tok
D. MySpace
A. Facebook
Tricky question!
What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping skills?
Healthy coping skills are things that take time to help you feel better but help you cope with problems long-term.