Definitions
What is a coping skill?
Behaviors and strategies used to manage stress and regulate emotions during challenging situations.
TRUE OR FALSE
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
TRUE !!
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
TRUE OR FALSE
Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
FALSE !!
In your own words, what is Self-Care?
Answers Vary; the intentional practice of taking actions to preserve or improve one's well-being.
What activities or images come to mind when you think about self-care?
Answers Vary
When is Mental Health Awareness Month observed?
May
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
TRUE OR FALSE
Self-Care is different for everyone
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water.
False; eight glasses can be the right amount for some people, but too little or too much for others. Hydration depends on activity levels, body weight and temperature.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
Taking a walk
Destroying property
Exercising
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Yelling at someone
Playing a game
Hair pulling
Destroying property
Yelling at someone
Hair pulling
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
5 things you see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste
What emotions are in INSIDE OUT ?
Joy
Sadness
Anger
Disgust
Fear
What is the difference between self-care and coping skills?
Answers vary; self care is proactive, regular maintenance for overall well-being; coping skills are tools used to manage stress in the moment or difficult emotions.
TRUE OR FALSE
Self-care is only about taking care of your mental health.
False; self-care is caring for your mental, emotional, physical, social, spiritual, practical and intellectual needs.
Laughing is great for your heart! It increases blood flow by what percentage?
20%