Coping Skills
Give 3 examples of a distraction coping skill
Playing a game, going for a walk, reading, watching a movie, listening to music
The limits of appropriate behavior between people
Boundaries
The trauma response that involves shutting down, going numb, or disconnecting.
Many 12-step programs emphasize these 3 elements: meetings, sponsor, and ______.
step work
This river flows through Frederick and is popular for canoeing and fishing.
Monocacy River
Give 3 examples of a self-soothing coping skill
Taking a shower/bath, putting on comfy clothes, putting fuzzy socks on, wrapping yourself in a soft blanket
Leading a meeting, taking a commitment, or sharing your story is known as this.
service work
Believing things are all good or all bad with no middle ground is called this.
Black and white thinking
This person helps guide you through recovery steps and offers accountability.
sponsor
Frederick played an important role during this major American conflict in the 1700s and 1800s.
American Revolutionary War
Name 3 coping skills you can use at The Ranch
take a walk, listen to nature, spend time around the animals, attend an online meeting, exercise
This term describes the brain’s ability to form new connections during recovery.
neuroplasticity
Being able to recognise, label, and adjust your emotions
Emotional Regulation
Sharing honestly, listening without crosstalk, and using “I” statements are examples of this.
group norms or meeting etiquette
This major U.S. Army installation is located near Frederick and focuses on biomedical research.
Fort Detrick
Give an example of an opposite action coping skill
Walking away instead of fighting, getting out of bed when you are depressed/tired, when you feel embarrassed hold your head up
The following symptoms are experienced when this process is occurring: irritability, depression, memory issues, sleep disturbance/issues, cravings, etc.
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
This term describes having both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.
dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder
Refuge Recovery is based on the teachings of this spiritual tradition.
Buddhism
This Frederick nonprofit organization provides shelter and support for homeless individuals.
Frederick Rescue Mission
When does a healthy coping skill become unhealthy?
When it is done excessively
This toxic pattern of giving too much and enabling is often masked as love.
codependency
This defense mechanism involves unconsciously blocking unwanted memories or thoughts.
repression
AA’s “Big Book” was originally published in this year.
1939
This annual Frederick event raises awareness and funds for local mental health services.
Mental Health Awareness Walk