Coping Skills
Taking slow deep breaths helps you remain in control and get through the stress more efficiently.
Deep Breathing
confidence in ones worth or abilities.
Self Esteem
Looking around the room and taking note of 5 things in the room, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 exercise, 5 senses.
Walking around listening to your favorite music.
Physical Activity
Asking the question Who am I?
Identity
I am statements
Affirmations
Telling ourselves words of encouragement and support.
Positive Self Talk
This relates to our ability to value, enjoy, and express gratitude for what we have: personal strengths, accomplishments, and relationships.
Gratitude
People I can reach out to such as friends, and family.
social support
Grabbing a piece of paper and colors and creating something new.
Art therapy
This involves one’s ability to receive things from others favorably. Many people have great difficulty receiving things from others – compliments, favors, love, gratitude, etc.
Acceptance
Text home to 741741
Reaching out to crisis hotline
'Hard Times'
Music
allowing yourself to feel proud of your accomplishments and hard work without the need to embellish the facts
Pride
a prioritized written list of coping strategies and sources of support
Safety Plan