Definitions
What is a coping skill ?
Behaviors and thoughts used to manage stress and emotions during challenging situations.
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Reading
Journaling
Listening to Music
Exercising
Meditation
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE !!
Coping skills help us work through our problems in healthy ways.
TRUE OR FALSE
Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
FALSE !!
What emotions are in INSIDE OUT ?
Joy
Sadness
Anger
Disgust
Fear
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 Unhealthy Coping Skills
Harming others or yourself
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
TRUE or FALSE?
People who ask for help are strong and courageous.
True!
People who ask for help are strong and courageous because it can be hard to be vulnerable with others and ask for help
True or false?
You can feel multiple emotions at once!
True!
Sometimes you can feel two emotions at once when a situation is complex
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others & that keep you from addressing your needs effectively.
What are examples of distraction coping skills ?
Playing a game
Watching TV
Taking a walk
Reading
Exercising
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
TRUE !!
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
FALSE !!
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
Taking a walk
Destroying property
Exercising
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Yelling at someone
Playing a game
Hair pulling
Destroying property
Yelling at someone
Hair pulling
What are examples of self-soothing coping skills ?
Taking a bath/shower
Listening to music
Fidgets/Stress balls
Coloring/Painting
Playing an instrument/Singing
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
TRUE !!
It is important to separate what is healthy from what isn't to make sure we are making the most use of healthy coping skills.
TRUE OR FALSE
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
FALSE !!
The best coping skills are one one's that can be used daily.
What are the 3 main functions of a coping skill ?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What are examples of awareness or mindfulness coping skills ?
Journaling
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Meditation or deep breathing
Art/Music
Changing perspective/thoughts
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
TRUE !!
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
TRUE OR FALSE
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
FALSE !!
Coping skills are unique to everyone.