Coping Strategies
What are people in your life that you feel safe and comfortable talking to called?
Supportive individuals; social support
what is it called when you have a plan of action and steps outlined for how to proceed?
Prepared, ready, motivated.
What is the feeling associated with having too much stress?
What are ways that you take care of your physical health?
Exercise, eating healthy, getting enough sleep.
What is a sequence of actions that is regularly followed?
Routine; consistency
What emotions are commonly associated with change?
Excitement, anxiety, sadness, bittersweet, etc.
Name 3 of your favorite coping skills.
Any answer that is appropriate.
Organized. Why is this important?
Who is someone that is trained to treat mental health disorders/concerns that you can talk to on a regular basis?
What is a therapist.
What is it called when we prioritize ourselves and our needs?
Self-care! :)
Elicit social support, use coping skills, acknowledge and process emotions, etc.
What is the process of adapting well to trauma, stress, and tragedy?
What is RESILIENCE
Deep breathing, counting to 5, and other grounding techniques are examples of what type of coping skill?
What is internal coping skills
What is it called when you have a vision of the future and you are working towards achieving something later on?
Long-term goals
What is a healthy style of communication to use when expressing your needs and emotions?
Assertive communication (not aggressive).