Coping Skills
This is a simple breathing technique where you inhale for 4, hold for 4, and exhale for 4
What is box breathing?
This animal is known as "man’s best friend"
What is a dog?
This is something you should do daily to stay clean and healthy
What is hygiene (showering, brushing teeth)?
This feeling might come with smiling and laughter
What is happiness?
This number is used to call emergency services in the U.S
What is 911?
This coping skill involves focusing on 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
What is grounding?
The Earth has this many continents
What is 7?
Planning what you spend money on is called this
What is budgeting?
This feeling may include worry or nervousness
What is anxiety?
Looking both ways before crossing the street is an example of this
What is safety awareness?
This activity can help release stress and includes walking, stretching, or light exercise
What is physical activity?
This planet is known as the Red Planet
What is Mars?
This helps you remember appointments and tasks
What is a schedule or planner?
This is a healthy way to express anger
What is talking it out or using coping skills?
A safe person you can talk to in the community
What is a trusted adult or staff member?
Talking to someone you trust when overwhelmed is an example of this
What is seeking support?
Water freezes at this temperature (Fahrenheit)
What is 32 degrees?
Cooking simple meals at home is an example of this skill
What is independent living?
Recognizing your emotions is called this
What is self-awareness?
Following rules in shared spaces shows this
What is respect?
Writing thoughts and feelings down to process emotions
What is journaling?
This is the largest ocean on Earth
What is the Pacific Ocean?
Knowing when to take medication is part of this responsibility
What is medication management?
Taking time to calm down before reacting is called this
What is emotional regulation?
Knowing your triggers and avoiding risky situations is part of this
What is relapse prevention or risk management?