Coping Skills 1
Unhealthy Coping Skills
Coping Skills 2
True or False
Bonus!
100

Name 1 coping skill you have never used, but would like to try 

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100

Why do we use non productive/unhealthy coping skills? 

They create immediate relief or a numbing feeling but can be unhealthy overtime. 
100

Name two coping skills you currently use to deal with stress in your life.

** any answer

100

TRUE OR FALSE

Everyone has the same coping skills.

FALSE.

What works for me might not work for everyone. Find what works for you! 

100

What is your favorite thing about yourself? 

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200

Name 1 of your unhealthy coping strategies

Answers may vary
200

Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.

- Isolation/withdrawal from others

- Fighting

- Substance use

- Blaming yourself 

200

Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?

a.) they reduce stress

b.) they allow us to create better relationships

c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body

d.) all of the above

d.) all of the above

200

True or False: 

Talking to others about problems in our lives is a healthy coping skill.

TRUE!

Talking to others allows us to share our emotions and problems so that we do not have to go through them alone.

200

What are three scents that you like? (Finding senses you like can be a good way to ground yourself!) 

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400

Name 1 grounding technique

ex- 5 senses, body scans/meditation, deep breathing 

400

TRUE OR FALSE

My best friend was trying to pick a fight with me, I wanted to yell and scream but instead I chose to go home then to my room and listen to music.

This is a negative coping skill

FALSE.

Leaving the situation before it escalates and listening to music is an example of a positive coping skill.

400

What are some benefits that you have experienced from using healthy coping skills?

- Feeling more relaxed

- Having a clear mind to help solve your problems

- Creating healthy relationships with others

- Being able to think about your response to a situation


400

True or False:

Every coping skill is healthy.

FALSE!

Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)

400

What is your favorite time of the year and why?

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600

What can make using healthy coping skills difficult?

Having unhealthy coping skills, lack of motivation, not knowing what to try, etc.

600

When used as a coping strategy this allows us to identify our emotions while they are happening and allows us the time that we need to separate our emotions from what is happening around us, from what is triggering our emotions.

Mindfulness

600

What do coping skills help us with?

Coping skills help us work through and process our emotions so that we can reduce the effect that stressors have on our lives.

600

True or False:

Coping skills are not important to your well-being.

FALSE! 

Coping skills create a sense of calmness, confidence, and inner-peace. They are important for your overall health.

600

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? 

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800

True or False - Guided meditation is not helpful for stress and anxiety

False; guided meditation can be helpful to calm, ground, and create a relaxing/tranquil state.

800

How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?

Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships

800

How can talking to others be helpful when in distress?

They can provide awareness about different coping skills you can use, as well as ease the stress and anxiety.

800

True or False:

Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.

FALSE!

Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill.

800

If you could visit any country in the world, which country would you want to visit? 

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1600

Name 2 relaxation techniques

ex- progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy

1600

John has a lot of stress from school. When he gets home, he gets easily agitated with his younger brother who asks him "What's wrong?" John gets so anxious from this question that he yells at his brother to get his frustration out. 

Is this a healthy coping skill and why or why not?

No! 

Talking with someone is a great coping skill. However, yelling is unhealthy and it may cause issues in our relationships.

1600

What coping skills can be used to reduce stress? Name three that you would LIKE to do, but haven't done.

- meditation

- talking with someone

- breathing exercises

- exercise

- mindfulness

- yoga

1600

True or False:

Coping skills help you focus on the important things in your life.

TRUE!

When we can cope with problems in our lives, it is easier to focus on everything else that is important to us!

1600

What TV series or movie could you watch over and over again and not get bored? 

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