Coping Skills
This coping skill involves taking slow, deep breaths to help calm your body
What is deep breathing?
This emotion is often described as feeling happy or excited.
What is joy?
Most adults need about this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 8 hours?
Taking a few slow breaths can help reduce this.
What is stress?
Taking a shower, brushing your teeth, and grooming are examples of this.
What is hygiene?
Taking a walk, stretching, or dancing are examples of this.
What is exercising?
Tears, loss, and disappointment are often associated with this emotion.
What is sadness?
Drinking enough of this helps keep your body healthy.
What is water?
Name one place people often go to relax and unwind.
Accepting various answers :)
Doing something you enjoy just because it makes you happy is called this.
What is self-care?
Writing your thoughts and feelings down in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
Your heart may race, your face may get hot, and your muscles may tense when experiencing this emotion.
What is anger?
Eating fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy ______.
What is diet?
This skill asks you to focus on what is happening right now.
What is being present/mindfulness?
Name 3 self-care activities you can use.
Answers can vary
Listening to music you enjoy can help improve this.
What is mood?
Feeling nervous before a test or appointment may be a sign of this emotion.
What is anxiety?
Going to bed at the same time each night helps improve this.
What is sleep/sleep routine/sleep hygiene?
A group of people who you can contact if you have a problem, need extra help, or to keep you accountable.
What is support system?
Setting limits with others to protect your well-being is called setting ______.
What are boundaries?
Calling a trusted friend or family member is an example of seeking this.
What is support?
Being able to identify and name your feelings is called being emotionally ______.
What is aware/intelligent/insightful?
Moving your body regularly can benefit both physical and this type of health.
What is mental health?
Laughing, watching a funny movie, or telling jokes can help improve this.
What is mood?
Taking care of your physical, emotional, and social needs is part of this.
What is self-care/wellness?