Coping Skills
Taking slow, deep breaths can help reduce this common feeling.
What is anxiety or stress?
Assuming the worst possible outcome
What is catastrophizing?
This part of the brain helps us make decisions and solve problems.
What is the frontal lobe?
Looking at old photos can help stimulate this cognitive ability.
What is memory recall?
This emotion might make a person smile, laugh, or feel content.
What is happiness?
Naming five things you can see is part of this grounding technique.
What is 5-4-3-2-1 grounding?
Believing you know what others are thinking
What is mind reading?
This part of the brain acts like a memory filing system.
What is the hippocampus?
Sharing stories from childhood is often called this type of therapy activity.
What is reminiscence?
This emotion often signals that something feels unfair or threatening.
What is anger?
Talking to a trusted friend is an example of this kind of support.
What is social support?
Feelings are treated as facts
What is emotional reasoning?
This brain structure helps us recognize fear and strong emotions.
What is the amygdala?
When people reflect on accomplishments and meaningful life experiences, they strengthen this feeling.
What is self-worth or self-esteem?
Talking about feelings instead of keeping them inside can improve this.
What is emotional well-being?
This skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judging it.
What is mindfulness?
Using harsh global labels
What is labeling?
This healthy habit helps the brain remove waste products while we rest.
What is sleep?
Remembering difficult times that were overcome can increase this quality.
What is resilience?
A person who can identify and understand emotions is demonstrating this skill.
What is emotional intelligence?
Instead of saying "Everything is terrible," this coping skill encourages looking for a more balanced thought.
What is cognitive reframing?
Assigning total fault
What is blaming?
The brain can continue learning and changing throughout life. This ability is called this.
What is neuroplasticity?
Positive memories can help improve this part of emotional health.
What is mood?
This emotion often signals that something feels unfair or threatening.
What is anger?