Definitions
What is a coping skill?
Behaviors and thoughts that can be used to manage stress and regulate emotions during challenging situations.
Name three 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!
Who are the facilitators of this group?
Alex & Maria
Define "healthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are not harmful to yourself or others.
Name three unhealthy coping skills.
Harming others or yourself
Substance abuse
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
We are born with coping skills.
FALSE! All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
People who ask for help are...
strong and brave.
What is the worst Thanksgiving food?
Stuffing.
Define "unhealthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are harmful to yourself 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.
If you experience a crisis on a weekend, late night, or holiday, who can you call?
After Hours, Crisis Services, ECMC
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
Taking a walk
Destroying property
Exercising
Talking to a trusted friend
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 ones that can be used daily.
True or False: Your counselor can prescribe medicine.
False, only psychiatric providers are able to prescribe medicine.
What are the three main functions of a coping skill?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What are examples of emotional awareness coping skills?
Journaling
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Mindfulness
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.
Name four foods/beverages Buffalo is known for.
1. Chicken Wings
2. Beef on Weck
3. Loganberry
4. Sponge Candy