Coping Skills

Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Meditation is practiced in numerous religious traditions.

Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks to complex issues in business and technical fields

Physical activity is defined as any voluntary bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity encompasses all activities, at any intensity, performed during any time of day or night. It includes both exercise and incidental activity integrated into daily routine

Mindfulness is a meditation practice that helps you calm down. It starts with focusing on your breathing. It helps you stay in the present instead of worrying about the past or future. There are many benefits of mindfulness for teenagers, and even young kids. It can be especially helpful for those who are easily upset or impulsive, including kids with ADHD, depression, anxiety or autism. Scientific studies have proven that mindfulness works. 

Music is a great coping mechanism as it soothes the mind and body. Lowering heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels show how much impact music has on the body. So, the next time you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, put on your favorite song, it might help you more than you think.

Positive self-talk is an effective stress reduction tool. From correcting negative thoughts to coping during difficult times, positive self-talk changes lives. If you're struggling with negative thoughts and want to be kinder to yourself, we can help.