Coping Skills
This simple skill involves slowly breathing in and out when you feel upset.
What is deep breathing?
Speaking in this type of voice helps others understand you.
What is a calm voice?
A written list of warning signs, coping skills, and supportive people is called this.
What is a safety plan?
Taking prescribed medication as directed can help patients manage these.
What are mental health symptoms?
Something positive you are good at is called this.
What is a strength?
Listening to this can help improve your mood and calm your thoughts.
What is music?
Saying, “I feel upset because…” is an example of this type of statement.
What is an “I” statement?
When thoughts of harming yourself or someone else increase, you should tell this person.
Who is staff or a trusted support person?
Eating regular meals gives your body this.
What is energy or nutrition?
Reading, coloring, music, and talking with staff are examples of these.
What are coping skills?
Naming five things you see, four things you feel, and three things you hear is called this.
What is grounding?
Giving others enough personal space demonstrates healthy this.
What are boundaries?
Items that could be used to harm yourself or others should be given to this person.
Who is staff?
Showering and wearing clean clothing are examples of this.
What is good hygiene?
Completing daily goals and practicing coping skills shows this.
What is progress?
Speaking with this person when thoughts or emotions become overwhelming can help you remain safe.
Who is a trusted staff member or support person?
Listening while another person speaks shows this.
What is respect?
Taking a pause before responding can help prevent threats, aggression, or this unsafe action.
What is self harm?
Getting at least five hours of this can improve mood and thinking.
What is sleep?
Asking for help is a sign of this, not weakness.
What is strength or courage?
Taking a break, breathing, and thinking before responding can prevent this unsafe behavior.
What is acting impulsively?
Walking away and asking staff for help are safe ways to manage this.
What is conflict?
Three important parts of a safety plan include warning signs, coping skills, and these people.
Who are supportive people or emergency contacts?
Avoiding alcohol and drugs can reduce confusion, unsafe decisions, and worsening mental health what?
What are symptoms?
Choosing safe actions, healthy communication, and coping skills helps prepare patients for this.
What is discharge or returning to the community?