🟦 SLIDE 1 – TITLE

Coping Skills & Mental Health Support

For workers and clients
Building safe, supportive conversations

🟦 SLIDE 2 – WHAT ARE COPING SKILLS?

Ways people manage feelings
Help people cope with stress
Include hobbies, routines, and support

🟦 SLIDE 3 – EXAMPLES

Art, music, writing 🎨
Walking or exercise 🚶
Talking to someone 👥
Hobbies and interests 🎮
Work and purpose 💼

🟦 SLIDE 4 – WHY COPING SKILLS MATTER

Help regulate emotions
Help with anxiety and depression
Build confidence
Support recovery

🟦 SLIDE 5 – IMPORTANT IDEA

Everyone is different
What helps one person may not help another
Coping skills should be chosen, not forced

🟦 SLIDE 6 – DEPRESSION CAN VARY

Low motivation
High activity
Feeling stuck
Feeling restless

👉 Example conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder

🟦 SLIDE 7 – SUPPORT PRINCIPLES

Be respectful
Do not judge
Offer choices
Listen carefully
Support, do not force

🟦 SLIDE 8 – WHY PEOPLE DON’T OPEN UP

Fear of judgement
Stigma
Fear of being punished
Fear of being misunderstood

🟦 SLIDE 9 – KEY MESSAGE FOR WORKERS

Create a safe space
Be calm and supportive
Use non-judgemental language
Respect the person’s pace

🟦 SLIDE 10 – FINAL MESSAGE

“People talk when they feel safe”
“Support can change lives”

📊 2. VISUAL CHART (SIMPLE STRUCTURE)

🌿 Coping Skills Categories

Type	Examples
🎨 Creative	Art, music, writing
🏃 Physical	Walking, exercise
👥 Social	Talking, support groups
🧠 Mental	Mindfulness, journaling
💼 Purpose	Work, volunteering

📄 3. PRINTABLE WORKSHEET (CLIENT + WORKER)

🌿 My Coping Plan

What helps me feel better?

What makes me feel worse?

Things I can try:
☐ Art
☐ Music
☐ Walking
☐ Talking
☐ Other: __________

🎯 4. CASE STUDY SCENARIOS

Scenario 1

Someone does not want to talk.

👉 Good response:
✔ “That’s okay, we can talk when you feel ready.”

Scenario 2

Someone fears judgement.

👉 Good response:
✔ “This is a safe space. You won’t be judged here.”

Scenario 3

Someone has done something wrong.

👉 Good response:
✔ “Let’s understand what led to this and how we can help.”

👥 5. WORKER TRAINING SECTION (VERY IMPORTANT)

🌿 HOW WORKERS SHOULD RESPOND

✔ DO:

Listen without interrupting
Use calm tone
Respect choices
Use open questions
Reassure the person

❌ DO NOT:

Judge
Shame
Label the person
React with shock
Make assumptions

💬 WHY PEOPLE HOLD BACK

You said:

“They may feel like they are doing something wrong all the time”

👉 This is very real.

People may fear:

Being judged
Being punished
Being misunderstood
Being labelled as “bad”

⚖️ IMPORTANT TRAINING MESSAGE

👉 Behaviour does NOT define the person

👉 We can:

✔ Understand behaviour
✔ Explore reasons behind it
✔ Support change

👉 Without excusing harmful actions

💡 ADDICTION EXAMPLE

You mentioned:

Drug addiction and fear of judgement

👉 A person may worry:

“Will I be judged?”
“Will they think I’m a criminal?”

👉 Worker response:

✔ “You are here for support, not judgement.”
✔ “We can talk about what is going on safely.”

🧠 IMPORTANT LANGUAGE TIP

Instead of saying:

❌ “Bad behaviour”

Say:

✔ “Behaviour we want to understand”

🌿 KEY PRINCIPLE

👉 “People feel safe when they are understood, not judged.”

🌟 6. CLIENT VERSION (EASY READ)

🌿 SUPPORT IS SAFE

👉 You can talk without fear

👉 Workers are there to help you

💬 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

✔ To be listened to
✔ Not to be judged
✔ To be treated with respect
✔ To be supported

🌿 YOU ARE NOT YOUR MISTAKES

👉 Everyone makes mistakes

👉 This does not make you a bad person

💭 IF YOU ARE WORRIED

👉 You may think:

“Will they judge me?”
“Will I get in trouble?”

👉 You can say:

✔ “I am worried about being judged”

🌟 IMPORTANT MESSAGE

👉 “It is okay to talk”
👉 “You are not alone”

💬 FINAL CORE MESSAGE (FOR YOUR WHOLE COURSE)

👉 “If people feel safe, they can talk”
👉 “If they can talk, they can get help”
👉 “If they get help, things can improve”

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

🖥️ 1. POWERPOINT VERSION (EASY READ SLIDES)