Coping Skills for Teens

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Across
  1. 4. – Read books, comics, or articles to immerse yourself in something that interests you.
  2. 7. – Escape for a bit with a favorite show, movie, or YouTube video.
  3. 9. Techniques Try diaphragmatic breathing or box breathing to regulate your heart rate and calm the nervous system.
  4. 11. Check-ins – Regularly assess how you're feeling, and acknowledge your emotions without judgment.
  5. 12. Use positive affirmations to counter negative thoughts.
  6. 13. – Listen to calming music or your favorite upbeat tunes to shift your mood.
Down
  1. 1. Engage in the “5-4-3-2-1” method: name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
  2. 2. or Games – Engage in activities that require concentration, like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or video games.
  3. 3. Go for a walk, run, dance, or engage in any sport or physical activity to release tension and boost endorphins.
  4. 5. Write down your feelings, experiences, and frustrations to process emotions.
  5. 6. Gentle movements to calm the body and mind.
  6. 7. Breathing Practice deep breathing techniques like 4-7-8 breathing (inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, exhale for 8).
  7. 8. & Creativity – Drawing, painting, coloring, or crafting can help redirect focus.
  8. 10. Create a relaxing nighttime routine to ensure adequate rest.