Use sights, smells, tastes, sounds, and touch to self-soothe during a time of distress.
What are the Five senses?
100
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.
What is a stress ball?
100
Thoughts like, "This is worst possible situation I can be in!" "How could things possibly get worse?"
What is Catastrophizing?
100
This actor lived with Bipolar and Alcoholism. He starred in "Good Morning, Vietnam" and "Dead Poets Society"
Who is Robin Williams?
100
This planet is between Mars and Saturn.
What is Jupiter?
200
This is found in the middle of logical,factual thinking, and emotional, hot thinking.
What is Wise Mind?
200
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.
What is listening to music?
200
Asking questions such as, "Will this matter a month from now?" "Will this matter a year from now?" "Is this a rational or irrational thought?"
What is challenging negative thoughts?
200
This rapper struggled with substance abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. "Lose Yourself" is one of his well known hits.
Who is Marshall "Eminem" Mathers?
200
This number is the square root of 64.
What is 8?
300
This is used in a time of stress, feeling out of control, and stuck.
What is Radical Acceptance?
300
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
300
Thoughts that a person immediately has in response to a trigger or stressful event.
What is an Automatic Thought?
300
This singer is known for hits such as "Neon Lights" and "Cool for the Summer." She also lives with bipolar disorder and has been in recovery for an eating disorder.
Who is Demi Lovato?
300
This social networking site was launched in 2004 by a group of college roommates and classmates at Harvard.
What is Facebook?
400
The skill of being present, in the now, and doing what you can with what you have.
What is Mindfulness?
400
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.
What is journaling?
400
An easy to understand map of how our thoughts affect our emotions and how our emotions affect our reactions.
What is the ABC Model?
400
This actor is revered for his performances in "Sweeny Todd" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also copes with anxiety and panic attacks.
Who is Johnny Depp?
400
This film series that takes place "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" began in 1977 and will continue with three new films in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
What is Star Wars?
500
a therapy designed to help people change patterns of behavior that are not helpful, such as self-harm, suicidal thinking, and substance abuse.
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT?
500
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
500
A skill that can be practiced daily by recording thoughts and moods.
What is a daily thought and mood log?
500
Best known for playing Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games," this actress lives with social anxiety.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
500
This sandbox/survival video game will take up all of your time as you mine for minerals, build shelters, and defend yourself against monsters.