Stress & Coping
This breathing technique involves inhaling for 4, holding for 4, and exhaling for 4.
What is box breathing?
This basic emotion is often described as the opposite of sadness.
What is happiness or joy?
This type of self-care involves sleep, nutrition, and exercise.
What is physical self-care?
Mental health includes emotional, psychological and this type of well being.
What is social well-being?
This type of listening involves fully focusing, understanding, and responding thoughtfully.
What is active listening?
This hormone is released when you're stressed and is often called the "stress hormone."
What is cortisol?
This term describes being aware of and able to understand your own emotions.
What is emotional awareness?
This practice involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judgement.
What is mindfulness?
This common condition involves persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
Saying "I feel..." instead of blaming other is an example of this communication style.
What are the "I" statements?
This coping strategy focuses on changing how you think about a situation rather than the situation itself.
What is cognitive reframing?
As per MDP course material, ask What and not Why.
This emotion can sometimes show up as anger but it is actually rooted in feeling hurt or vulnerable.
What is sadness or fear?
Taking breaks from social media is an example of this kind of self-care.
What is digital self-care?
This condition is characterized by excessive worry or fear.
What is anxiety?
This means putting yourself in someone else's shoes emotionally.
What is empathy?
Name this unhealthy coping mechanism: avoiding problems, responsibilities or emotions entirely.
What is avoidance?
This skill involves recognizing emotions without judging them as good or bad.
What is emotional acceptance?
Saying "no" to protect your energy is part of setting these.
What are boundaries?
This term describes the ability to bounce back from challenges.
What is resilience?
This is the act of offering support without trying to immediately "fix" the problem.
What is validation?
This evidence-based technique involves slowly exposing yourself to fears to reduce anxiety over time.
What is exposure therapy?
This psychological concept refers to having a mix of positive and negative emotions at the same time.
What is emotional ambivalence?
This self-care myth suggests you must feel motivated before taking action.
What is the motivation myth (or "motivation comes first")?
This stigma-reducing concept emphasizes that mental health exists on a spectrum.
What is the mental health continuum?
This approach encourages asking open-ended questions to support someone.
What is supportive communication (or motivational interviewing basics)?