Coping Skills
Give examples of the following types of coping skills: Distraction, Emotional Awareness, Self-soothing
Distractions - TV, movies, reading, drawing, knitting, etc
Emotional - Journaling, talking to someone, etc
Self-soothing - smelling candles, taking a shower, putting on comfy clothing, listening to music, etc.
How can you attend to your existing relationships?
Reach out to friends and family, make them a priority even when life is busy, etc
Take off my skin and I won't cry, but you will, what am I?
An onion.
Tell me some ways to care for yourself
healthy eating, good sleep schedule, speak nicely to yourself, surround yourself with positive people
What is something that made you smile today?
Anything
True or false
Every coping skill is healthy
False, Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy, like fighting or using substances
How can you increase your community involvement?
GIRL talk, Participate in hobby groups, volunteer, attend religious groups, organized sports or exercise classes
I am always in fron of you and never behind you. What am I?
The future
Name one way you take care of your self that involves emotions.
crying, reaching out to a friend, journaling, positive self talk/affirmations, process emotions with self or trusted person
What is your favorite spot in the New Orleans area?
any
What are 2 coping skills you use when you feel sad?
Any
How can Social Support improve physical health?
Relieves stress, takes away burdens/weights, improves energy, etc.
What starts with an e but only has a single letter in it?
An envelope
Tell me one positive affirmation
Any
What is something about yourself that makes you a good friend?
Any
True or False
Positive thoughts create positive moods, and negative thoughts create negative moods
True
Give me an example of a thought that puts you in a good/bad mood
Name 2 ways you can improve your current relationships with your supports.
Any
When does Halloween come before Valentine's day?
In the dictionary
Journaling, talking with a friend/counselor/therapist, meditation, gratitude statements, riding a bike, going on a walk/run, quilting, pickle ball, dancing, etc.
Tell us your favorite song to listen to when you are in a good mood!
Any
What is an easy coping skill for you to use?
What is a hard coping skill for you to use?
Any
One of your support systems is not providing you with help or support, what do you do?
Any
How do you make seven an even number?
Take out the "S"
Name 2 things you can do to prevent stress and anger from building up.
self care, having a healthy support system, healthy coping skills, acknowledging and processing stressors, getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious foods, etc
What is something that brings you instant joy?
Any