Coping Skills Basic
What is the definition of a coping skill?
A coping skill is a strategy or action used to manage stress, emotion, or difficult situations.
Name one physical activity that helps reduce stress.
walking, yoga, Dancing, or any physical exercise.
What is one way to express gratitude daily?
Write down one thing your thankful for.
Name one healthy coping skill for stress
Deep breathing, journaling, or talking to someone.
What is one way to practice mindfulness?
deep breathing, observe thoughts without judgement, or use grounding techniques
Name a healthy way to cope with sadness.
True Or False: coping skills can both be positive and negative
True
Name a coping skill that uses creativity.
Drawing, painting, writing, or playing music
What is journaling often used for in self-care?
To process emotion and reduce stress.
what is one example of unhealthy coping skill
Substances abuse, overeating, or isolating yourself.
What is one coping skill you can use when feeling anxious?
Deep breathing, grounding exercises, or positive self-talking.
True or False: Ignoring your feelings is a good coping strategy.
False
Why are coping skills important for mental health
They help reduce stress, improve emotional regulations, and maintain mental health
True or False: Deep breathing is a coping skill
True
What is the term for identifying and naming your emotions?
Emotional awareness, or labeling emotion.