39. Residential Counselor 101 Pt. 6 - Empathy vs. Processing & Coping Activities

Coping Activities
Diversions – any hobby or activity that engages your attention.        Writing, drawing, painting, crafts        Listening to music, playing an instrument, singing, dancing, acting        Gardening        Taking a walk, or going for a drive        Watching television or a movie        Guided Imagery Meditations        Playing a game        Shopping        Reading       Taking a break or vacation	Tension Releasers         Going on a walk        Exercising        Breathing Exercises        Playing sports        Systematic Muscle Relaxation        Playing a musical instrument        Taking a hot shower or bath        Eating a little chocolate        Crying        Laughing        Singing
Organizing Tasks – any activity that involves ordering things.        Cleaning        Organizing your environment        Putting things away        Sudoku, Crossword puzzles, Jigsaw puzzles        Update your calendar       Outline the steps in a project	Cognitive Coping Skills        Making lists (Pro-Con, Goals, Ideas)        Brainstorming solutions        Managing your expectations        Considering an inspirational quote        Being flexible        Consciously changing your attitude        Rewarding yourself for successes        Analyzing a situation       Reframing a problem to be an opportunity
Social or Interpersonal Coping Strategies         Talking to someone you trust        Writing a note to someone you care about        Spending time with friends or family        Serving someone in need        Caring for or play with a pet        Role-playing challenging situations with others       Encouraging others	Physical Maintenance Strategies        Getting enough sleep        Eating healthy foods        Getting into a good routine        Limiting caffeine and alcohol        Taking medication as prescribed        Deep / slow breathing
Limit Setting        Dropping some activities if you’re over-extended        Setting boundaries and saying "no"        Prioritizing important tasks        Scheduling time for yourself       Being assertive to the demands of others	Spiritually Fulfilling Activities         Praying        Meditating        Enjoying nature        Getting involved in a worthy cause       Experiencing appreciation or gratitude

 

Negative Coping Actions
Diversions        Procrastination – putting off important tasks        Misusing drugs or alcohol as self-medicating       Wasting time on unimportant tasks	Tension Releasers        Tantrums        Throwing things at people        Hitting people        Yelling at others        Destroying property       Speeding or driving recklessly
Social or Interpersonal Strategies        Blaming others        Isolating or withdrawing        Mean or hostile joking        Putting down others behind their back        Criticizing others to their face        Manipulating others        Refusing help from others        Lying to other people        Sabotaging other people’s plans        Being late to appointments        Provoking violence from others       Enabling others to take advantage of you	Physical        Suicidal Gestures        Self-harm        Excessive exercise        Developing illnesses       Abusing drugs or alcohol
	Over-Indulging        Spending too much        Gambling        Eating too much       Continually crying
Cognitive Strategies        Denying any problem        Stubbornness or inflexibility        All or nothing, black or white, thinking        Blaming yourself and others        Catastrophizing        Unproductive Repetitive Thoughts        Hiding or Burying Your Feelings        Withdrawing or Isolating       Name-Calling	Self-Diminishing        Making excessive fun of yourself        Self-sabotaging behaviors        Blaming yourself        Thoughts and behaviors that suggest that you deserve to feel bad or overwhelmed