Coping Skills for Teens

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Across
  1. 2. Poetry, short stories, or even writing your thoughts down can be therapeutic.
  2. 4. Take care of your skin or engage in any other self-care rituals that make you feel good.
  3. 7. Eating Slow down and truly savor each bite of food, paying attention to taste and texture.
  4. 10. Sometimes expressing yourself visually can release pent-up emotions.
  5. 11. Capture things that inspire or make you feel happy.
Down
  1. 1. Use essential oils, candles, or diffusers to create a calming atmosphere. Spend time outdoors in nature to reset and feel more grounded.
  2. 3. Picture a peaceful place or scenario, using all your senses to immerse yourself in it.
  3. 5. Guided or unguided meditation can help calm the mind and increase awareness of the present moment.
  4. 6. If you're musically inclined, play an instrument or sing as a way of releasing emotions.
  5. 8. A warm bath with calming scents like lavender or eucalyptus can be soothing.
  6. 9. Scan Mentally scan your body from head to toe, noticing any tension and consciously relaxing each part.