Coping Stress Management

Positive Coping Skills

100

To release anger by running or working out

Exercise

200

To talk to a therapist or counselor

Therapy 

300

Name two positive coping skills that we did not discuss? 

Ex: Deep breathing, reading a book, taking a shower, volunteering

400

Pointing out the amusing aspects of the problem at hand, or "positive reframing," is thought to help deal with small failures.

Humor

Negative Coping Skills

100

avoiding or distancing yourself from others or the community

Isolation

300

Name 3 negative coping skills? 

Ex: yelling, smoking cigarettes, oversleeping, emotional eating

Causes of Stress

400

What are 3 causes of life stress? (there are more than three)

_{The death of a loved one • Divorce • Loss of a job • Increase in financial obligations • Getting married • Moving to a new home • Chronic illness or injury • Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem) • Taking care of an elderly or sick family member • Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one.} 

Prevention

100

Name 3 stressors in your life and how you can cope with them?

Example - $$$, family, medical appointments

Coping skills? 

200

True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.

False

300

True or False: Managing stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems.

True

500

Without knowing the _____________it is hard to manage stress.

a. Proper exercises b. Source of stress c. Correct breathing techniques d. Psychology of stress

B. Source of stress