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What are coping mechanisms
Coping skills and strategies are methods a person uses to deal with or handle stressful situations and experiences.
Types of healthy coping skills
Emotional
Mindful
Physical
Emotional & Mindful Coping Skills:
Journaling
Gratitude List
Meditating
Prayer
Positive affirmations
Affirmations
Breathing techniques / slowly counting to 10
Communicate feelings / talking with a therapist or friend
Drawing or painting
Listen to soothing music
Physical:
Exercise (e.g., go for a walk)
Stand up and stretch
Self-care (e.g., take a relaxing bath)
Do something physical you enjoy
Squeezing a stress ball
Laughing
Get enough sleep
Take a break
Types of unhealthy coping skills
Substance abuse
Avoidance
Denial / negative thinking
Ignoring your feelings
Blaming / overreacting / aggression
Self-harm
Why should you practice healthy coping skills?
To be able to relax
To have support and help
To try to solve a problem you may be going through
To feel better
To think of different solutions.
To reduce depression, anxiety, and stress
Positive outcomes of healthy coping skills
Problem is solved
Less stressed and feeling better
New habits are created to better yourself
Negative outcomes of unhealthy coping skills
Problem becomes bigger or repeats
You could become addicted to a substance
You could become overwhelmed and more anxious
Less sleep or trouble sleeping/concentrating
Aggravated easier
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