324 Individual and Group Activities to Teach Coping and Defense Skills
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The content segments provide an overview of a presentation focused on defense mechanisms and coping skills as part of the Journey to Recovery series. Defense mechanisms are behaviors that protect individuals from threats until they can be dealt with, while coping skills are behaviors that help individuals change the situation or their reactions to it. The presentation explores common defense mechanisms such as denial, repression, regression, and projection, emphasizing that these reactions are not inherently bad and can be protective in the moment. It also discusses coping skills such as sublimation, withdrawal, and backward chaining.
The presenter highlights the importance of understanding and identifying defense mechanisms, as well as differentiating between defense mechanisms and coping skills. They provide practical ways to teach and apply these concepts in therapy, including activities like "draw a card" where clients identify defense mechanisms and coping behaviors. The presentation also emphasizes the need to address the underlying problem rather than relying solely on defense mechanisms.
Coping skills such as journaling, mindfulness, seeking social support, and shifting perspectives are discussed as tools for changing one's reaction to a situation. The presenter encourages clients to evaluate whether getting upset or anxious is productive and aligns with their goals. They also emphasize the importance of accepting one's feelings without judgment and focusing energy on productive actions.
Overall, the presentation aims to help clients understand and utilize defense mechanisms and coping skills effectively in order to navigate challenging situations and promote emotional and cognitive safety.
The content segments provide an overview of a presentation focused on defense mechanisms and coping