Types of Coping Skills
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Meditation and yoga is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing, etc.
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?
They help us handle our problems in safe and helpful ways, build our confidence, manage emotions, tackle challenges, etc.
Doing something that is the opposite of the impulse is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Smelling a candle or taking a shower is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
Give an example of a self-soothing coping skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
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 can make using coping skills difficult?
Not knowing what to try, not having practice with coping skills, not having support from our friends and family, etc.
Using tools to identify and express your feelings is this type of coping skill
Emotional Awareness
Watching a movie or reading a book is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Give an example of an emotional awareness coping skill
Journaling, talking to someone, etc.
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy, like causing harm to others, ourselves, or our surroundings
What new coping skill are you going to try?
Your choice!
Centering and grounding yourself in the moment is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Journaling and talking to someone about how you feel is this type of coping skill
Emotional awareness
Give an example of a mindfulness coping skill
Taking deep breaths, holding a grounding object, meditating
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?
If it does more harm than good
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill
Self-soothing
Taking deep breaths and then walking away instead of fighting is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Give an example of an opposite action coping skill
Walking away instead of fighting, laughing instead crying, standing up straight when you feel nervous, etc.
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 lots of practice