Definitions
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Name 3 Unhealthy Coping Skills
Harming others or yourself
Avoiding help/denying that you need help
Bottling up feelings
Procrastination
We are born with coping skills
False.
All coping skills are learned throughout our entire lives.
Suppressing emotions completely is healthy.
False
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others & that keep you from addressing your needs effectively.
What are examples of distraction coping skills?
Playing a game
Watching TV
Taking a walk
Reading
Exercising
Different kinds of coping skills work for different kinds of people.
True.
We all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of dealing with our emotions.
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
False.
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
Which of the coping skills below are unhealthy?
Taking a walk
Destroying property
Exercising
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Yelling at someone
Playing a game
Hair pulling
What is Destroying property
Yelling at someone
Hair pulling
What are examples of self-soothing coping skills?
Taking a bath/shower
Listening to music
Fidgets/Stress balls
Coloring/Painting
Playing an instrument/Singing
Coping skills help everyone in the same way.
False.
Some coping skills help others differently.
You need a lot of free time before starting healthy coping skills
False.
The best coping skills are ones that can be used daily.
What are some ways coping skills help us?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
What are examples of coping skills used to help us emotionally and artistically.
Journaling
Talking to a trusted friend or adult
Mindfulness
Art/Music
Changing perspective/thoughts
We can get better at coping skills if we practice.
True.
With time and practice, we will always see improvement, even if it doesn't seem like much. Progress > Perfection.
Coping skills are a one-size fits all solution.
False.
Coping skills are unique to everyone.
The first step when you have a problem is to ______ and think.
Stop or pause
Define healthy boundaries
Clearly stating limits without apology is practicing this skill.
Pausing before you respond can prevent regret later.
True
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.
True