Coping Skills Jeopardy

Healthy Coping

100

Name one healthy coping skill you can use when feeling stressed

Taking deep breathes

54321 Grounding 

200

This coping skill involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to process emotions

Journaling

300

True or False: Asking for help is a coping strategy

True

400

This physical activity helps release tension and boosts mood

exercise / movement

500

What are two coping skills you can use in public when you start to feel anxious?

Grounding techniques

Deep Breathing

Positive self-talk 

Unhealthy Coping

100

Give an example of an unhealthy coping behavior

Using substances

Isolating

Lashing Out

200

True or False: Ignoring your emotions until they go away is healthy

False

300

This coping pattern often gives short-term relief but long-term harm

Avoidance

Substance use

400

Name one way to replace an unhealthy coping behavior with a healthier one

Instead of isolating, go for a walk or call a friend

500

What are two warning signs that a coping skill is becoming unhealthy?

When it causes harm, interferes with responsibilities, or isolates you from others.

Emotion Regulation

100

What does it mean to "regulate" emotions?

Managing emotions in a healthy way without suppressing them. 

200

Name one DBT emotion regulation skill

Opposite action

Check the facts

300

When you feel anger rising, what's one strategy to calm your body?

Deep breathing

Grounding

Taking time for yourself 

400

True or False: all emotions are valid

True

500

What are two early warning signs that you're becoming emotionally dysregulated?

Increased heart rate

Racing thoughts

Tension

Irritability

Mindfulness & Relaxation

100

What is mindfulness?

Being present without judgment

200

Name one grounding technique that uses the five senses.

54321 exercise

300

True or False: Mindfulness means ignoring your thoughts

False

400

What are two physical relaxation techniques?

Progressive muscle relaxation

Guided imagery

Stretching

500

What's one benefit of practicing mindfulness regularly?

Reduced stress

Improved focus

Better emotion regulation

Scenario Practice

100

You're feeling anxious before an event. Name one coping skill that can help. 

Deep breathing

Grounding

Positive self-talk

200

You had a fight with a friend and feel angry. What's a healthy way to cope?

Take space

Journal

Express feelings calmly

300

You feel sad and want to isolate. What's a positive alternative?

Call a friend

Go outside

Engage in self-care

400

You had a long, stressful day and feel on edge. What could help you relax before bed?

Warm shower

Deep breathing

Stretching

Listening to music

500

You're triggered by a reminder of a past trauma. What are 3 coping tools you could use?

Grounding (5 senses)

Self-soothing

Breathing

Reaching out for support