Healthy/ Unhealthy Coping Skills
Stress Management
True / False
Explain it
100

Name 2 healthy coping skills. 

Examples: 

Deep breathing exercises

Take a walk 

Read a book

Take a bath

Phone a friend

Listen to music

Journal

Medidtate

100

Name 2 healthy ways to relieve stress.

  • Deep breathing exercises.
  • Meditation.
  • Exercising
  • Sleep enough
  • Eat well
  • Relaxation to music.
100

Shutting down and not talking a healthy coping skill?

False!

100

Why is it important to identify healthy coping skills that work for yourself?

Learning healthy coping skills is important because it teaches us how to deal with difficult situations and helps us become more resilient.

200

What are 2 examples of unhealthy coping skills?

Examples:

Drugs/ alcohol

Overeating

Social withdrawal 

Aggression 

Self- Harm

200

Name 2 unhealthy ways to relive stress.

When you feel stressed, you may fall back on unhealthy behaviors to help you relax. These may include:

  • Eating too much
  • Smoking cigarettes
  • Drinking alcohol or using drugs
  • Sleeping too much or not sleeping enough
200

It is important to have lots of tools in your wellness toolbox to pull from?

True!

200

Who can benefit from using healthy coping skills? 

Everyone!

300

Everyone has the same coping skills?

No.

300

What are examples of stressful life events that we can't change? 

Pandemic, loss of a loved one, etc. 

300

Coping skills are only needed when you're struggling with negative emotions?

False. 

300

What are some healthy coping skills you use or would like to begin using?

Answer subjective.

400

Is yelling into a pillow a healthy coping skill?

Yes it is! As long as it does not cause self harm or harm to others.

400

Does everyone view stress in the same way?

Stress is perceived differently by each of us, stress affects us all in ways that are unique to us.

400

You should not ask anyone for help when you have a problem that you are not able to solve?

False!

400

How often should you use coping skills?

All the time.
500

Name a healthy coping skill you used this week.

Answer subjective.

500

What are some stressors a student may have?

Schoolwork, friendship problems, home problems. 

500

Hitting is an unhealthy coping strategy. 

True

500

How can you use a fidget when doing your school work to help you manage stress?

Sit quietly at my chair and squeeze when I need it.