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Coping Skills List

DISTRACTIONS COGNITIVE COPING


Clean or organize your Act opposite of negative feelings
environment Brainstorm solutions
Dance Make a gratitude list
Doodle on a paper Read an inspirational quote
Draw Reward yourself when successful
Garden Slowly count to ten
Go for a drive Take a class
Go for a walk Think about someone you love
Go shopping Think of something funny
Hug a stuffed animal Use positive self-talk
Listen to music Visualize your favorite place
Paint Write a list of goals
Photography Write a list of pros and cons for
Play a game decisions
Play an instrument Write a list of strengths
Put a puzzle together Write a positive note
Read
TENSION RELEASERS
Sing
Chew gum
Take a break
Cry
Take a shower or a bath
Exercise or play sports
Watch pets videos on
Laugh
Youtube
stretch
Watch a movie
Use a stress ball
Write
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Coping Skills List

PHYSICAL CARE
Eat a little chocolate
Eat healthy foods
Get enough sleep
Limit caffeine
Practice deep/slow breathing

SOCIAL COPING
Care for or play with a pet
Serve someone in need
Spend time with friends or family
Talk to someone safe
Use humor
Write a note to someone you care about

SPIRITUAL COPING
Enjoy nature
Get involved in a worthy cause
Practice yoga
Pray or meditate

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