Coping
Mindfulness skill
What is taking 10 deep breaths
Aggressive communication
False! You can use de-escalation techniques to calm down and improve your mood.
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Deep breathing
5 senses
Taking time away
Reading
Going for a walk
Talking to a friend
Listening to music
Art projects
Name 3 benefits of using healthy communication
strengthening relationships, learning new perspectives, understanding someone better, less conflict, reduces times you get dysregulated, shows people you care about them, helps you be a good friend/brother/son
Thinking that everything is going to go wrong, and coming up with negative scenarios is called catastrophizing.
True!
David gets into an argument over who fed the dog this morning. David starts to throw items and punch things to get his anger out. Is this a healthy coping skill?
Noooo
This is when you would use an emotion regulation skill such as walking away (politely), taking deep breaths, or using the 5 senses
David is frustrated after a long day at school. Instead of telling people he is frustrated and needs some alone time, he yells at sibling when they attempt to do an activity with him. Was this an effective way to communicate?
Noooo
It is more effective if you allow others into your thoughts and emotions, so they know what you need. If you don't ask or tell someone what you need, they have no way of knowing!
It's ok to tell someone you need time to calm down before responding or engaging in a conversation.
True!
Why is it easier to use UNhealthy coping mechanisms?
Because we are used to them and what we're comfortable with
David is frustrated that his parents aren't understanding the point he is trying to make, after explaining 3 times. What would be a healthy way to communicate his frustration?
Explaining in a calm, polite tone that he is beginning to feel frustration and anger because he has repeated himself so many times and feels unheard/inferior when people don't understand what he is saying.
False! People are not mindreaders!
What is a positive affirmation? Give an example of two you would say to yourself
Positive affirmations are phrases or statements that we repeat to ourselves to build confidence, self-esteem, and motivation
Someone is yelling in your face and being rude. How should you respond?
Use an indoor voice/calm tone and request the person to stop. If they do not respect this, walk away and return to conversation when they are calm.
There is an appropriate time to yell at someone to get my point across.
False! Yelling at someone does not prove your point or help the person understand you better