Coping Strategies
What are coping strategies?
Coping strategies are behaviors that aim to avoid stress or unpleasant emotions. They vary from person to person.
What is task initiation?
Task initiation, or "getting started", is the ability to begin a project in a timely and efficient manner without procrastination.
What is adaptive thinking?
Adaptive thinking is your ability to quickly navigate in an ever-changing environment.
What is working memory?
Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions. It's a skill that allows us to work with information without losing track of what we're doing. Think of working memory as a temporary sticky note in the brain.
What is self advocacy?
Sharing with others, what you need in order to be successful.
True or false: In order for task initiation to occur, you need to think of the steps that are needed.
True!
True or false: Adaptive thinkers are receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and information.
True! It's good to practice flexibility.
What was one of your favorite memory games that we played?
Any answer is right!
How are coping strategies and self advocacy related?
One of the best coping skills is to become our own advocates as we take an active part in helping others learn how to best communicate with us. Communicating to others what is best needed for us to be successful.
List what steps you would take when doing a load of laundry?
Processes may vary but: sorting colors, loading the washer, loading and unloading the dryer
True or false: being an adaptive thinker allows you to explore different possibilities or methods to a solution.
True
What are some ways you can practice working memory?
Playing games, wordsearches, crossword puzzles, chunking information, listening to music
What are some examples of coping strategies that work for you?
No wrong answer! Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, getting a drink of water, listening to music
Practice? Repetition? Help from others?
Any way is right!
State a time when you had to be flexible?
Any answer is correct
What is an example of working memory?
Learning someone's name, learning to read
What are the steps to problem solving?
Is there a problem?
What is the problem?
Brainstorm possible solutions to the problem
Evaluate the possible solutions and choose the best option
Try out the solution
True or false: It's a cognitive skill that involves identifying the first step in a task or project, understanding the task, and breaking it down into manageable parts
True!
What are the three ways to be adaptive thinkers?
spot unexpected changes, consider possible responses, decide on the best response
What is chunking?
Break down complex information into smaller, manageable chunks may ease the cognitive load on your working memory.