Types of skills
Taking your mind off the problem for a while is this type of coping skill
Distraction
Meditation, grounding, or yoga is this type of coping skill
Mindfulness
Give an example of a distraction coping skill
TV, movies, reading, drawing, ect.
True or false
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?
Builds confidence, manages emotions, helps us tackle challenges, etc.
This coping skill is beneficial for your physical and mental health
Exercise
Smelling a candle or taking a shower is this type of coping skill
grounding
Give an example of a self-soothing coping skill
Smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
True or false
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 things can make using coping skills difficult?
Having unhealthy coping skills, struggling with mental illness, not knowing what to try, etc.
Reaching out for support when no other coping skills are helping is this type of coping skill
Crisis intervention
This coping skill is good for your mental and physical health
Give an example of an emotional awareness coping skill
Journaling, talking to someone, etc.
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some ways we learn to cope an not healthy like fighting or using substances
What new coping skill are you going to try?
:)
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 crisis intervention coping skill
Calling/texting the 9-8-8 crisis line, 911, or going to the hospital, etc.
True or false
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
The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique is this type of coping skill
grounding
Taking deep breaths and then walking away instead of fighting is this type of coping skill
Opposite action
Give an example of something that triggers you.
loud noises, late on homework, parent won't let you hang out with friends
True or false
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 managed?
Yes, but it takes time and practice