How Are You Coping? Coping Skills Group Cards

by Susan Gingerich, MSW and Kim Mueser, Ph.D.

This fun group activity is designed to introduce group members to topics related to coping skills. 72 cards help further clients' knowledge of how to cope with a mental illness or other problems.

Example cards:

• How can you tell the difference in facial expression and tone of voice between someone who is angry and someone who is anxious?
• If someone uses alcohol or drugs to relax, what could he or she do instead?
• How do you know when you are feeling stressed? What are the signs?
• Describe a situation when you appreciated someone helping you out?