Unhealthy Coping Skills
What is an unhealthy coping skill?
a way of coping with your emotions or situation in a way that does not benefit you or is bad for you emotionally/mentally/physically
What is a healthy coping skill?
A way of managing emotions/situation in a way that benefits us mentally/emotionally and does not harm ourselves or others
Kendrick Lamar wrote the song "Not Like Us" about a famous Canadian rapper. Who is this rapper?
Drake
Coping skills are always used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE
How many letters are in the alphabet?
How do unhealthy coping skills affect us?
They can make the situation worse, get you in trouble, and will not solve the problem.
How do healthy coping skills affect us?
They can help us heal/fix the problem, avoid hurting others, prevent self-harm or worsening stressful triggers/situations
What is the rapper Eminem's real name?
Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Thoughts can affect our emotions and behavior
TRUE
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
What are some emotions that lead to unhealthy coping skills?
Anger, Sadness, Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Etc.
Name 3 healthy coping strategies you use or would like to start using
Reading, deep breathing, meditation, drawing, exercise, etc
What is Lady Gaga's real name?
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
It is other people's responsibility to avoid triggering our emotions
FALSE - it's nice and respectful for people to do that but not everyone will, but it's our job to learn how to cope with our emotions and communicate effectively when we are triggered
How is it possible that a frog can jump higher than the Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower can't jump
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills that affect others.
Substance use/Angry outbursts/Disruptive behavior around others, etc
Name 3 healthy coping strategies that require an item, person, or place
Going to gym, sensory items, talking to someone, going to a place you like, taking a shower, music listening, watching tv, nature watching, coloring, journaling
Billie Eilish won Oscar awards for two of the songs she wrote. Name one of the songs she won an Oscar for.
"No Time to Die" or "What Was I Made For?"
We use healthy AND unhealthy coping skills to feel better
TRUE
Why don't seagulls fly over the bay?
Because then they would be called bagels!
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills that only affect you as an individual.
Negative Self-talk, Sleeping to avoid problems, biting/picking nails or skin, Pulling Hair, harming yourself, etc
Name 3 healthy coping skills that do not require an item, person or place
Deep breathing, meditating, going for a walk, exercising, napping, etc
Many people who perform CPR use a certain classic song to find the proper rhythm. What song is this?
Stayin' Alive
Healthy coping skills can become unhealthy
TRUE - If they are done excessively or in an unhealthy way
Daily Double!! (this is the one where they can bet their points, each team has 2 minutes to decide on an answer)
What starts with a P, ends with an E, and has a million letters in it?
Post Office