Definitions
What is a coping skill ?
Coping skills are things you can do to help yourself feel better when you are upset, stressed, worried, or angry.
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 !!
Why is it important to know your personal values?
guide in decision-making, provide a sense of purpose, ensures authenticity and identity.
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 Unhealthy Coping Skills
Harming others or yourself
Substance abuse
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
FALSE !!
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
People who ask for help are ...
Strong and Courageous
What activity did Kaelan and Aylin bring to the group that caused more confusion and stress than intended (we can laugh about it now)?
stress ball
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others.
What is a relaxing coping skill you can use when you feel stressed?
Taking deep breaths or sitting quietly can help your body calm down.
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.
How is music a healthy coping skill?
You can find music that helps empower and uplift you when you are feeling down. You can also find music that lyrically expresses the emotions you are feeling at the moment. Sometimes, hearing someone else put those emotions into a song can help you feel seen and not alone.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
A)Taking a walk B)Destroying property C)Exercising D)Talking to a trusted friend or adult
B)Destroying property
Who can you talk to when you feel upset (here at WRS)?
Your counselor, a BHT, the director, the case manager, and a trusted friend.
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills.
TRUE !!
Sometimes they are the only things we know at that time. 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.
Name one of the weekly prompts Kaelan and Aylin would ask at the beginning of the group.
"Describe your week based on..."
candy, flower, weather, city, animal, a room, a condiment/ sauce, superpower, rose/ bud/ thorn,
What are coping skills used for?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What is something active you can do to feel better when you’re angry (here at WRS)?
Walk in the backyard, use the exercise machines outside, do yoga, be in the garden, use the boxing gloves.
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.
Where will Kaelan and Aylin be interning next semester?
Kaelan- WRS
Aylin- Orlando Health