Anxiety Helpers
____ _____ help control these symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment.
Grounding Techniques
Before you begin a conversation(fight), ask yourself...
why you feel upset!
True or False: Indecisiveness, irritability, sleep problems, and guilt are all criteria/symptoms for depression
True - irritability is a criteria when diagnosing a child
This fruit works a a natural meat tenderizer
Pineapple
Cotton Candy was invented by William Morsen who worked as a... (irony)
Dentist!
This is a game where you try to name as many different places, objects, and people.
Categories Game
True or False: When arguing it is okay to walk away ending a conversation because you don't want to listen anymore/engage.
Trick Question! If a person abruptly walks away and refuses to discuss the fight anymore then that is called Stonewalling! Not ok.
If a person says they need to cool down, walks away, and then discusses the fight and is open to communicating after the fight then that is ok. That's called taking a time-out.
Writing down three things that have made you happy or grateful throughout the day can be called a...
Gratitude Journal
True or False: the Easter Island Heads have bodies
True
Chewing ___ helps boost concentration
Gum
The act of inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and waiting 4 seconds before the next inhale.
Square Deep Breathing
If there is a family of 4 all in an argument and each member has something important to say, what should be done to ensure proper communication occurs?
Take turns, set a timer!
True or false: 1 in 10 people will experience depression in their life.
true - women are 2x times more likely
The wood frog can hold is urine up to 8:
A. Hours
B. Days
C. Weeks
D. Months
E. Years
The first computer was invented in
1940s
This technique engages all five of your senses when having high stress.
5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness Technique
True or False: A child telling their mother, "You made me angry when you took away my Xbox." Is the ideal way to discuss emotion?
False: Using I statements are more beneficial. "I felt angry when my box got taken away." This prevents defensiveness.
What are some risk factors that can cause depression?
- family history of depression
- Life changes - divorce, unemployment, social isolation, traumatic events/big stressors (pandemic for example)
- substance use
The hottest spot in the world is in:
A. Libya
B. Egypt
C. Kenya
D. Estonia
E. Kuwait
A. Libya
The unicorn is the national animal of:
A. ireland
B. Scotland
C. Whales
D. Lativa
B. Scotland
This is a technique where you take a few minutes to tense different areas of your body and then release slowly in order to alleviate tension in the body.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation/ Mental Body Scan
In a fair fight, you should attempt to come to a ___ or ___
Compromise or understanding
Setting and writing down small goals each day that are realistic and achievable can be called a _____ _____ chart
Behavioral Activation Chart
The Ms in M&M stand for
Mars and Murrie
The average kids as about ___ questions a day
300