Humor & Riddles
How do you make seven an even number?
Take out the letter "s"
seven - s = even
Which of the following is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
a.) they reduce stress
b.) they allow us to create better relationships
c.) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
d.) all of the above
d.) all of the above
Both
Taking medication as directed by your doctor can help to manage symptoms over time or be used in the midst of stress such as panic attacks.
True or False:
Every coping skill is healthy.
FALSE
Some ways that we learn to cope may not be the most healthy option. (ex: fighting, emotional overeating, running from problems, etc.)
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breathe
What are possible coping skills for sadness or depression?
-cry
-watch tv or a movie
-art / creative writing
-talk to someone you trust
-take a shower or another feel-good hygiene activity
It is helpful to have as many goals as you can imagine at one time? (helpful/unhelpful)
Unhelpful
Why?
A __________ is a behavior that has been repeated enough times to be more or less automatic.
Habit
From your personal experience, what was the most stressful part about adapting to the pandemic?
All answers are valid.
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them.
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, ______, and spirit.
body
Distraction
Manage
Distraction is a strategy you can use to take your mind off the situation for a short time and allow your nervous system to regulate.
True or False:
The COVID-19 pandemic is still causing stress for people.
TRUE
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i - statement
What are possible coping skills for anger?
-deep breathing
-progressive relaxation
-count to 10
-use I-statements
-ask for help
Having a support system of people you can share your goals with and receive encouragement from is (helpful / unhelpful) ?
Helpful
A __________ is a behavior that has been repeated enough times to be more or less automatic.
Motivation
The skill of understanding, controlling, and expressing your emotions and sensing the emotions of others.
Emotional Intelligence
What do you call two witches that live together?
Broommates
Coping skills help increase r______. This refers to how quickly and easily a person bounces back after challenging life situations such as the death of a loved one, or recovery from relapse.
resilience
Knowing what situations may be triggering and planning ahead for ways to avoid the situation altogether or manage your emotions if it's unavoidable.
Preventative
Thinking ahead helps to know what reactions you may have to a situation and prepare for that. IE: If appointments with your lawyer to sort out a legal situation cause heightened anxiety but cannot be avoided, you might practice deep breathing and positive affirmations before, and use a stress ball during, to help manage your emotions.
True or False:
A coping skill or coping strategy is the way you choose to respond to feelings of stress, worry, fear, sadness, anger, and other emotions.
TRUE
keat a pna
take a nap
What are possible coping skills for anxiety or nervousness?
-deep breathing
-yoga / meditation
-art / creative writing
-tapping thumb to fingers
-squeezing a stress ball
-listening to music
-grounding
Identifying rewards when goal-setting is (helpful / unhelpful)
Helpful
The "I" in IRP or __________ Recovery Plan stands for what?
Individual
The average time a person waits to seek treatment after symptoms begin is:
a) 6 months
b) 11 years
c) 2 years
11 years (source: NAMI 2020)
What do you call a wizard from outer space that can fly?
A flying sorcerer
Which of the following is not a positive result of using coping skills?
a.) lower levels of stress
b.) decreased anxiety
c.) increased depression
d.) self-confidence
c.) increased depression
Emotional Intelligence
Both
Emotional intelligence regarding your own emotions and the emotions of others can help to prevent stressful situations, or de-escalate when experiencing a stressful situation.
True or False:
True or false: Exercising releases “feel-good,” chemicals in our bodies that can improve our mood. And when we feel better, we often make better choices about how to deal with challenges.
True
Exercises releases endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine.
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grounding
List 4 possible unhealthy coping skills.
-harming others
-damaging property
-suffering in silence
-abusing substances
-excessive spending/gambling
-avoidance
-prolonged isolation
Anticipating some potential obstacles will is (helpful / unhelpful) in helping you take action towards your goal.
Helpful
A __________ is a behavior that has been repeated enough times to be more or less automatic.
Resilience
The ability to bounce back from traumatic or stressful events and grow stronger.
Resilience
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
Using coping skills helps a person increase their ability to deal with s_____ and t_______.
stress and triggers
Self-Soothing
Manage
IE: when feeling anxious or panicked, you might use your 5 senses to help you get better grounded by naming things you can feel, see, hear, smell, and taste.
True or False:
Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
FALSE
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reality check
-support meetings and programs (ie: PRS, AA, etc)
-with your counselor/therapist
-internet and apps
-books from the library
Believing that relapse means failure and you should just give up is helpful/unhelpful.
Unhelpful
Practice having an attitude of _________
Gratitude
Provide an example of positive stress and negative stress.
Many valid answers