Coping Skills

The resources below are meant to provide options for managing symptoms while in the moment. These techniques are a sandbox; they can easily be modified to fit how each of us thinks, feels, and perceives the world around us uniquely.

For instance; if, instead of the five visual parts of the 5-4-3-2-1 skill, three is enough, then three is the right answer!

There is no wrong way to practice these skills so long as there is a positive effect.

At the bottom of this page are guided videos on a selection of coping and grounding skills.

NOTE:

The materials presented here are not intended to be diagnostic tools, nor intended to serve as treatment. We provide management tools and basic counseling. We will do everything we can to connect you to a therapist or other clinical provider.

Coping skills can fit a myriad of situations, symptoms, and experiences. Practicing them until discovering what works best is important. While these skills have been grouped to assist those who are experiencing an emerging crisis, it does not mean that these skills are exclusive to the group they were placed in.

All of these skills are a part of self-care. Self-care helps us stay in the moment, reduce stress and anxiety, and promotes healthy emotional regulation. How one engages in self-care is personal and individual; the key is to find an activity, or lack of activities, that facilitate a calming and centering environment to recharge our batteries.