Coping Mechanism and Mental Hygiene Flashcards
__________ is defined as the thoughts and behaviors used to manage the internal and external demands of situations that are appraised as stressful.
Coping
Coping varies greatly:
Coping Strategies
Coping Styles
When faced with stress, coping responses can be characterized as:
Problem-focused coping & Emotion-focused coping
_________________ involves attempts to do something constructive about the stressful conditions that are harming, threatening, or challenging an individual.
Problem-focused coping
_________________ involves efforts to regulate emotions experienced due to the stressful event.
Emotion-focused coping
____________– is a propensity to deal with stressful events in a particular way.
Coping Styles
The reverse - where removing the stressor and avoiding it in the future is preferred.
Avoidant (minimizing)
Approaching is characterized by wanting to address the problem, get it out in the open and deal with it.
Approach (confrontative, vigilant)
The __________ - where removing the stressor and avoiding it in the future is preferred.
reverse
_____________ is characterized by wanting to address the problem, get it out in the open and deal with it.
Approaching
Analyze reasons why errors were made and correct them
Problem-focused coping strategy & Approach coping style
Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress
Emotion-focused coping strategy & Approach coping style
Try again and don’t worry about it
Problem-focused coping strategy & Avoidance coping style
Ignore the situation as if it did not bother you
Emotion-focused coping strategy & Avoidance coping style
_____________ – the science of maintaining mental health and preventing the development of psychosis, neurosis, or other mental disorders.
Mental Hygiene
What are the three approaches of Mental Hygiene?
- The Preventive Approach
- The Therapeutic Approach
- The Curative Approach
Approaches of Mental Hygiene:
______________ – practices to surround the individual influences that will enable to develop his/her full potentialities, to obtain emotional stability and to achieve personal and social adequacy.
The Preventive Approach
Approaches of Mental Hygiene:
______________ – concerned with detection and correction of serious but curative behavioral maladjustments.
The Curative Approach
Approaches of Mental Hygiene:
_______________ – attempt to correct minor behavioral adjustments through counseling and psychotherapy.
The Therapeutic Approach
Preventive Approach: __________
Self-Care
____________ is “the practice of activities that a mature person initiates and performs, within a time frame, to promote and maintain personal well-being, healthy functioning, and continuing development throughout life.” (Orem, 2001)
SELF-CARE
SELF-CARE IS _________________
SELF-COMPASSION
It is defined as a healthy attitude toward oneself and is assumed to influence individuals’ evaluations of potentially threatening situations. (Neff, 2003)
Self-care
________________ describes a positive and caring attitude of a person toward her- or himself in the face of failures and individual shortcomings.
Self-compassion
Long-term benefits of self-care
Self-care boosts ___________
resilience
Self-care is a good ___________ measure
preventive
Self-care can strengthen our __________
character
Self-care can maximize protective factors and minimize the _____________
risk factors
Self-Love Language?
___________: Spending time on the things you love
QUALITY TIME
Self-Love Language?
Using your words to build yourself up
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Self-Love Language?
Being your biggest cheerleader
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Self-Love Language?
Journaling
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Self-Love Language?
Daily affirmations/ mantras
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Self-Love Language?
Positive self-talk
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
Self-Love Language?
Investing in yourself
RECEIVING GIFTS
Self-Love Language?
Buying yourself little gifts
RECEIVING GIFTS
Self-Love Language?
Spending money on your hobbies
RECEIVING GIFTS
Self-Love Language?
Give yourself what you need when you need it
ACTS OF SERVICE
Self-Love Language?
Take care of your basic needs
ACTS OF SERVICE
Self-Love Language?
Serve a higher power
ACTS OF SERVICE
Self-Love Language?
Doing yoga or other exercises
PHYSICAL TOUCH
Self-Love Language?
Learning to love your body
PHYSICAL TOUCH
Self-Love Language?
Massage + Pampering
PHYSICAL TOUCH
Self-Love Language?
Hobbies/ creative time
QUALITY TIME
Self-Love Language?
Having solitude
QUALITY TIME
Self-Love Language?
Meditation
QUALITY TIME
Self-Love Language?
Taking yourself on dates
QUALITY TIME
Give at least 5 ways to cope with the pandemic
- Take breaks from the news
- Make time to unwind
- Set goals and priorities
- Take care of your body
- Connect with others
- Focus on the facts
Give at least 5 ways for Emotional and Cognitive Check-i
- Take a Pause
- Emotions
- Body Scan
- Focus
- Thoughts
- Overthinking (5-5 RULE): If it’s not gonna matter in 5 years, don’t spend longer than 5 minutes worrying about it.
Nutritious food at every meal
Healthy Diet
KEEPS YOUR BODY ENERGIZED, FOCUSED, AND PRODUCTIVE
Healthy Diet
Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine
Healthy Diet
Don’t skip breakfast
Healthy Diet
Improves alertness and creativity
Regular exercise
ELEVATES YOUR MOOD, REDUCES STRESS, INCREASES ENERGY AND RAISES YOUR ENDORPHIN LEVEL
Regular exercise
Keeps you active and social
Regular exercise
Improves your physical and mental well-being
Regular exercise
Listen to music or read a book before going to bed to help promote restful sleep
Relaxation
QUALITY RELAXATION HELPS YOU DISCONNECT FROM YOUR PROBLEMS AND OFFERS A SENSE OF COMPETENCE.
Relaxation
Laughing decreases pain, promotes muscle relaxation, and can reduce anxiety.
Relaxation
Get a good laugh!
Relaxation
Avoid using alcohol to relax especially before bed
Relaxation
Failure makes us more _____________
courageous
Failure encourages ____________
problem-solving & thinking
Failure helps us _______________
learn
Failure creates _______________
opportunities
Failure encourages i________
improvement
Failure builds c___________
character
Failure builds r_______
resilience
Failure makes us _______
stronger