Coping Skills
Recognizing what causes a strong emotional reaction is identifying this.
A TRIGGER
Getting enough of this gives your body and brain time to recover.
SLEEP
Taking my ________ daily, even when I feel good/better is a way I can take care of myself.
MEDICATION
_______ are limits that help protect your safety, comfort, privacy, and well-being.
BOUNDARIES
If you don't understand something your treatment team says, you should do this.
ASK FOR CLARFICATION/ ASK QUESTIONS
Taking a break from a stressful situation to calm down is an example of this.
TAKING SPACE / TIME OUT
Eating meals regularly helps provide your body with this.
ENERGY
Creating and maintaining _______.
ROUTINES
Asking permission before touching someone is an example of respecting this.
PERSONAL SPACE / BODILY AUTONOMY
Calmly expressing your needs instead of yelling or threatening is an example of this.
ASSERTIVE / GOOD COMMUNICATION
Anger, sadness, fear, and happiness are examples of these.
EMOTIONS
Walking is an example of this healthy habit.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Drinking enough water throughout the day supports this important part of self-care.
HYDRATION
If someone does not respect your boundary, a healthy next step on the unit is to do this.
TELL A STAFF MEMBER
Name two examples of healthy boundaries in an inpatient setting.
RESPECTING PERSONAL SPACE, NOT TOUCHING OTHERS WITHOUT PERMISSION, APPROPRIATE COVERSATIONS, NOT TAKING OTHER PEOPLE'S BELONGINGS.
This coping skill involves focusing your attention on what is happening right now.
MINDFULNESS
Changing into clean clothes can help support both hygiene and this.
SELF CARE
Name three healthy self-care activities you can practice while inpatient.
SHOWERING, JOURNALING, ATTENDING GROUPS, READING, STRETCHING, APPROPRIATE SOCIALIZING, TAKING MEDS.
Pressuring someone to participate in a conversation or activity after they say no is an example of ________ _ _________.
CROSSING A BOUNDARY
If you notice another patient struggling or becoming unsafe, you should do this rather than trying to handle the situation yourself.
This activity can help calm your body by releasing physical tension.
EXERCISE
Talking with staff when you're having a difficult time is an example of this.
ASKING FOR SUPPORT
Name two physical signs that may tell you that you are becoming stressed.
RACING HEART, TENSE MUSCLES, SWEATING, RAPID BREATHING, HEADACHES, RESTLESSNESS
Someone becomes angry after you set a reasonable boundary. Does their reaction mean your boundary is wrong?
NO
You are having a difficult day on the unit. Name four healthy choices you could make to take care of yourself and support your recovery.
TALKING TO STAFF, ATTENDING TREATMENT TEAM, USING COPING SKILLS, GETTING ADEQUATE REST AT NIGHT, MAINTAINING HYGIENE, EATING, HYDRATING, SETTING BOUNDARIES, ASKING FOR SUPPORT.