Coping Skills 1
True of False:
Video games can be used as a coping skill
True!
Video games are not all bad and can be used as a distraction from stress, worry, sadness, etc.
True or False:
1 in 7 kids have a treatable mental health disorder
TRUE!
True or False:
There are POSITIVE and NEGATIVE coping skills
True!
Positive: Talking it out, mindfulness, distractions, nature, physical activity
Negative: Substance use (alcohol, vaping), self-harm, isolating, etc
TRUE OR FALSE
Everyone has the same coping skills.
FALSE.
What works for me might not work for everyone. Find what works for you!
True or False
Music can be used as a coping skill
TRUE!
Music has many benefits to mental health and can be used to help us cope with many different situations
True or False:
Having mental illness is your own fault and means you are crazy and dangerous
FALSE!
There are many causes to mental illness including physical/brain chemistry, untreated trauma, environment, etc
True or false:
Exercise is a healthy coping skill
True
Exercise helps you stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
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.
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.
True or False:
Some stress is considered "positive stress" or "good Stress"
True! Some examples could be:
Excitement over an upcoming event
Nervousness/Excitement when competing in something
Excitement when riding a roller coaster
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:
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.)
Name 1 coping skill you have never used, but would like to try
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what is stress
Anything that causes extreme emotions. Can be a state of worry or tension that can affect our overall wellbeing.
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.
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.
What is grounding as a coping skill?
Using your 5 senses to be present and calm anxiety.
What is it called when you are constantly worried, nervous, etc?
Anxiety
Name a positive coping skill you use often
Answers may vary
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.