COPING SKILLS
Name one physical activity that helps reduce stress.
What is walking, stretching, or dancing?
Medication is the only treatment for mental illness. True or False?
What is false?
When you lean in, make eye contact, and smile while talking with someone, it shows that you are...
What is interested (or genuinely interested)?
This artist sang the song "Poison."
What is Bell Biv Devoe?
This self-care practice involves going to bed and waking up around the same time.
What is a sleep routine?
Name one thing you like about yourself.
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This coping skill involves focusing on your breathing.
What is deep breathing?
77% of people experience stress that impacts their physical health.
What is True?
A carrot is an example of what type of food on the food pyramid?
What is a vegetable?
This singer whose real name is Stefani Germanotta has opened up to her Little Monsters about her PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This type of care includes relaxing, doing something fun, or resting. It is intentional.
What is self-care?
Why was the broom late for work?
What is he over swept?
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills.
What is substance abuse, self-harm, avoidance, isolation, negative self-talk, emotional eating?
Name one myth about therapy.
What is “Only crazy people need therapy” or “Therapists tell you what to do”?
What piece of information should you NEVER give out to a stranger?
What is your banking information or social security number?
Learning that her ex had become engaged to another woman inspired her to write "Someone Like You", a No.1 hit in 2011.
Who is Adele?
Taking breaks, saying no, and setting boundaries are examples of this type of care.
What is emotional self-care or boundary-setting?
Name one thing that makes you strong.
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This grounding technique involves naming 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
What is False?
Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness.
When buying groceries, this helps you avoid overspending.
What is a shopping list or budget?
Based on the number of people who play it, what is the most popular sport in the world?
What is soccer?
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
What is limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems?
Other answers: Lead to aggressive or inappropriate behavior such as yelling at others or being impatient.
Complete this: “I am proud of myself because…”
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Define "unhealthy coping skill".
What is a coping skill that provides temporary relief but leads to negative consequences and hinders long-term well-being?
People tend to suffer from more than one mental disorder at a time (co-occuring)
What is True?
Name at least 3 things you should do before leaving to go out into the community:
What is go to the bathroom, check your face in the mirror, comb your hair (or touch it up), get a drink of water if you need it, make sure your wallet and ID is on you, check the weather to see if you will need a jacket or umbrella...? etc...
This was Nintendos first try at an arcade game
What is Donkey Kong?
What is one way you can maintain a balance when dealing with a heavy case load or responsibilities.
What is say no to extra responsibilities?
What did the traffic light say to the car?
What is don't look, I'm about to change?