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Coping Skills
Protective Factors
Practice Examples
Riddles
100

True or False: Coping skills are used to avoid our problems.

False. Explain?

100

What do we call writing down positive thoughts, journaling our feelings, relaxation techniques, meditation, etc?

Healthy Coping Skills

100

What do we use to help manage uncomfortable emotions in a healthy way?

Coping Skills

100

Jasmine has strong personal beliefs that she has the ability to overcome challenges. Is Jasmine more likely to have low or high self-esteem?

High. Explain?

100

What runs all around the backyard but never moves?

A fence

200

What is it called when you are encouraging to yourself instead of being negative?

Positive Self-Talk

200

What are some possible negative consequences of using unhealthy coping skills?

Hurting yourself/others, physical/mental distress, loss of relationships, etc.
200
True or False: Physical and Mental health work together to affect our overall well-being
True. Why?
200

Caroline said that if she was not the best on the team, she must be the worst. What unhealthy coping skill did she apply?

Negative thinking/thoughts

200

What has branches, but no fruit, trunk, or leaves?

A bank

300

Why are coping skills important to us?

Helps us manage our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a healthy way

300

List a few examples of mindfulness techniques 

 Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, etc.

300

Which protective factor is the belief that one's self has value, acceptance of flaws and mistakes, and belief to overcome challenges?

A. Healthy thinking

B. Self Esteem

C.  Sense of Purpose

Self-Esteem

300

Tom is feeling upset because he had a bad disagreement with his friend. He decides to write down his thoughts and feelings. What type of coping skill is this?

Journaling

300

What has many rings but no fingers?

A phone 

400

What is it called when you think everything that goes wrong is your fault even if it's not true?

Self-Blame

400

What is avoidance? 

Steering clear of situations thoughts, emotions that can cause discomfort, anxiety, or distress

400

Having good family and friends who care for you is called?

Social Support

400

Maria engages in daily physical activity, eats a balanced diet, and is medication compliant. Which protective factor is she strongly using? 

A. Sense of Purpose

B. Physical Health

C. Coping skills

B. Physical Health

400

What has a tongue but never says a word?

A shoe

500

True or False: Coping skills are only needed when experiencing something negative

False. Explain

500
What is a healthier alternative to self-isolation when you're feeling stressed or upset?

Reaching out for support (friends, family, professionals).


500

What are the six protective factors?

Social support, sense of purpose, healthy thinking, physical health, self-esteem, coping skills 

500

Pamela does not ruminate on her mistakes, flaws, or problems but views them as room to grow/learn. What protective factor is she strongly using?

A. Physical Health

B. Sense of Purpose

C. Healthy Thinking

C. Healthy Thinking
500
I travel all around the world but never leave the corner? What am I?

A stamp