Healthy Coping Skills
Name a healthy coping skill.
Reading, Writing/Drawing/Painting, Listening to Music, Spending Time with Friends/Family, Walking, Deep Breathing, Meditation
Name one example of an unhealthy coping skill.
Avoiding Help; Fighting; Yelling at others; Harming others or yourself; Social media; Procrastinating
Name the activity of daily living that involves taking a bath, brushing your teeth, and combing your hair.
Personal Hygiene
What is social support?
Having relationships that are rewarding, enriching, and helpful
List two ways to care for yourself physically.
Healthy eating, good sleep schedule, good dental hygiene, exercise, drinking water, showering/bathing, getting in the sun
Healthy coping skills help us
a.) Deal with stressors in our lives b.) Work through our emotions and problems c.) Process our thoughts and emotions d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
Using healthy coping skills allow us to take a minute and process what is happening with our emotions, stressors, thoughts, and problems.
Name one symptom of anxiety/stress?
sweaty hands; negative thoughts; dry mouth; butterflies; dizziness; frequent urination; digestive issues
What are some ways to improve your nutrition?
Eating a well-balanced, healthy diet; avoiding junk food; drinking lots of water; eating vegetables
What are some different types of social support?
Family members; friends; spouses; boyfriends and girlfriends; co-workers; classmates; mental health professionals; peers
Why is self love important?
Loving yourself leads to better self esteem, more relationship satisfaction, better coping skills, lowers anxiety and stress, builds resilience, motivations for change and healthier choices in life
What are problem-focused coping strategies?
Identifying problem; finding solution; planning and preparing
What is one way unhealthy coping skills affect us?
they can hurt us, can hurt others, can cause more problems, create bad habits
Name some examples of leisure skills
Sleeping; reading a book; completing puzzles; dancing; singing karaoke; listening to music
What are ways to increase social support?
Increase the number of people you have contact; improve the quality of your relationships with others
Is positive self talk a way to show yourself love?
Yes
Describe mindfulness. Is it a coping skill?
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
Yes, it is a coping skill!
True or False?
All stress is out of your control.
False; sometimes we create out own stressful situations
True or False: You should give out your social security and banking information to someone you don't know.
FALSE! You should NEVER give out personal information like social security or banking details to strangers.
What are some strategies to connect with people?
Find good places to meet people; start conversations; be responsive to what others say
Tell the person next to you one positive affirmation
ANY
What are emotion-focused coping strategies?
Positive self-talk; coming up with a backup plan; relaxation skills
What are emotions that often lead people to engage in unhealthy coping skills?
Anger; Sadness; Anxiety; Jealousy; Depression; Guilt
Name the five food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy (Milk)
Name some places where to meet people.
Support groups; museums; parks; school; community organizations; TLC; bookstores; coffee shops; concerts; church; get togethers
When should you be practicing self care?
Every single day!!!!
What are some of the coping skills you are currently using?
ANY
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill you've used?
Avoiding issues; sleeping too much; drug or alcohol use; impulsivity; over/under eating
Why is it important to take medications?
Medications can reduce the severity of symptoms. When taken regularly, medication can reduce the risk of relapse.
True or False: Showing people that you care about them is part of being in a close relationship
TRUE! To be close to other people, it is important to be able to share more personal things about yourself and to be open to their sharing more personal things about themselves with you.
True or false: In order to practice self care you need to spend lots of time and money?
FALSE