Understanding the Coping Skills Worksheets

During eating disorder recovery, emotions can feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. The Coping Skills Worksheets provide a structured way to recognize what situations feel challenging and explore tools that can help you respond with self-awareness rather than self-criticism.

These worksheets encourage you to list and practice specific coping strategies that align with your needs - whether you’re experiencing low energy, anxiety, or distress. By integrating new skills into your daily life, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate emotions without returning to old behaviors.

Why Practicing Coping Skills Supports Recovery

Practicing coping skills is a key part of sustainable healing. These skills help you replace disordered behaviors with strategies that reduce emotional intensity and promote self-regulation. When practiced consistently, they can:

• Decrease reliance on maladaptive behaviors for emotional relief
• Increase awareness of thoughts, feelings, and triggers
• Build resilience and confidence in managing distress
• Promote flexibility and mindfulness in recovery moments
• Support long-term emotional balance and well-being

What’s Inside the Worksheets

The Coping Skills Worksheets include guided sections that help you recall and apply skills effectively:

• Coping Skills List: Identify tools and techniques that work for you, such as grounding, distraction, or mindfulness practices.
• Skill Practice Plan: Commit to practicing three selected skills over a two-day period to see what feels most helpful.
• Reflection Prompts: Evaluate each opportunity and identify what worked, what didn’t, and how you might use the skill again.
• Low-Energy Guidance: Ideas for gentle, accessible coping strategies to use when motivation or mood is low.

These worksheets are designed to be revisited often. With consistent practice, these strategies can become your default supports during moments of stress, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm.