Types of skills
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Running, riding a bike, or playing a sport
Exercise
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing, ect.
True or false
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
False
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
How are coping skills helpful?
Builds confidence, manages emotions, builds positive relationships, etc.
Coping skills can be healthy or unhealthy
True - unhealthy coping skills are yelling, hitting, avoiding, gaslighting, etc.
Doing something that gets your body moving and helps get rid of muscle tension
Movement
Smelling a candle, taking a shower, and eating a healthy snack is this type of coping skill
Grounding / mindfulness
Give an example of a grounding skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
True or false
Coping skills help you focus on important things in your life
True
When we cope with problems and ease or emotions it help us think clearer and tackle them better
What things can make using coping skills difficult?
Having unhealthy coping skills, struggling with mental illness, not knowing what to try, etc.
Exercise can be used a coping skill to help you feel better
True - exercise helps release endorphins (the feel good hormone)
Reaching out to talk to someone
Getting Support
Watching a movie or reading a book is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Give an example of an breathing coping skill
deep breathing, counting to 20, etc.
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy like fighting or using substances
Why is changing your thoughts considered a coping skill?
Changing our thoughts helps change our feelings by thinking more positive thoughts
Distraction is a coping skill we should use when we are in a crisis
False - in a crisis, after trying independent coping skills, you should ask a trusted adult for help
focusing on your breathing to calm your body and mind
Breathing
Journaling and talking to someone about how you feel is this type of coping skill
Getting Support
Give an example of a getting support coping skill
talking to friends, parents, family member, school counselor, therapist
True or false
Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
False
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
What makes a coping skill unhealthy?
It might help you feel better in the short term but that negative emotion will keep coming back
Mindfulness is a strategy you can use any time
True - we can always focus our attention on what we are sensing in the moment
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill
Grounding
Taking deep breaths and then walking away instead of fighting is this type of coping skill
Breathing
Give an example of an movement coping skill
running, walking, etc
True or false
Coping skills are only used to help you relax
False
Managing stress, anxiety, and depression is not always relaxing it sometimes takes hard work
Is stress something that can be controlled?
Yes but but it takes time and practice
Punching a punching bag can help us to calm down
False - scientists have found through research that punching a punching bag only creates more anger and aggressiveness