Coping Skills 1
Name 1 coping skill you have never used, but would like to try
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Why do we use non productive/unhealthy coping skills?
Name two coping skills you currently use to deal with stress in your life.
** any answer
TRUE OR FALSE
Everyone has the same coping skills.
FALSE.
What works for me might not work for everyone. Find what works for you!
What is your favorite thing about yourself?
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Sometimes when we get really upset we want to run around or do exercise. Is exercise a healthy coping skill?
Yes, Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
- Isolation/withdrawal from others
- Fighting
- Substance use
- Blaming yourself
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
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.
What are three scents that you like? (Finding senses you like can be a good way to ground yourself!)
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Name 2 relaxation techniques
ex- progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy
Name 1 of your unhealthy coping strategies
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
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.)
What is your favorite comfort food?
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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.
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.
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
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.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
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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
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships
What kind of coping skills do you think your teachers or parents use?
answers vary (exercise, meditating, listening to music, reading, taking baths)
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!
What TV series or movie could you watch over and over again and not get bored?
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