The Coping Skills Worksheet helps turn a long list of possible strategies into a short, usable plan. Coping skills work best when they are specific, easy to start, and matched to what you need in the moment. Some skills calm the body, some shift attention, and others help you take action or reconnect.
This worksheet organizes coping strategies into five clear categories: body, mind, action, connection, and soothe. The menu format makes it easy to scan options without overthinking. You can then choose your personal top five so the next step is already written down.
Use the plan before a difficult day, after a stressful moment, or during therapy homework. The goal is not to force one perfect strategy. The goal is to build a flexible toolkit you can test, refine, and return to when pressure starts rising.
