Coping Skills
Something you use to help you during difficult times or take your mind off unpleasant thoughts
The use of marijuana before what age may impact brain development
25
Definition of a conversation
2 or more person pathway where messages are sent and received
What is a personal boundry
the limits and rules we set for ourselves within a relationship
What iis the name of the national mental health website
NAMI
Name 2 coping skills you may use for depression
Any two coping skills will be correct
Name two people you may contact in time of need
PCP
Counselor
988
parent
friend
name 2 communication barriers
distraction
not listening
having side conversations
being closed minded
having the need to be right
True or False -You can have different boundaries with different people and in different situations
True
50% of mental health problems begin at what age
14
Some coping skills distract us and some allow us to reflect on our problems. What is the difference in the two and why are they important
distraction gives us a break in hard times and allows us to refuel and re-energize
Reflection gives us time to think about what is going on and allows us to process our thoughts and feelings moving through them
If feeling unsafe what should you do
Tell an adult
go to the nearest ED for evaluation
What is non-verbal communication and why is it important
our body movements and facial features
can send a message without verbal communication
examples of porous boundries
overshares information
difficulties saying no to the request of others
overinvolved in others problems
dependent on the opinions of others
fear of rejection if they do not comply with others
What does the Semi Colon symbolize in mental health
A pause then keep going
How can talking to someone be helpful
-process whats going on
-to feel better
-to not feel alone
-to feel cared for
-to create a connection between people
Why is developing a safety plan important
to keep you safe in the case you begin to struggle
Having a safe person to talk with in our lives in important, why?
To talk about our feelings with even if they are negative
to keep us safe
examples of healthy boundries
values own opinion
doesnt compromise values for others
shares information in an appropriate manner
knows personal wants and needs and can communicate them
accepting when others say no to them
When taking a medication what are the things you should know about them
The name
why you are taking them
the dosage
when/ what time you are supposed to be taking them
possible side effects
Demonstrate balloon breathing/ deep breathing and explain why it is helpful
something that keeps you going/ reason for living
what are the negative impacts of communication barriers
not being heard
feeling alone
increased anger
increased anxiety
increased depression
examples of rigid boundries
avoid intimacy and close relationships
unlikely to ask for help
has few close relationships
very protective of personal information
keeps others at a distance to avoid rejection
Name 3 reasons self care is so important
-gives us a break to reenergize
-helps us cope when times are harder
-releases endorphins
-reduces stress
-feels good