Key Concepts
We have to climb into the driver's seat to make our recovery journey. We are the only person who can set goals for our life. We are the only who can move toward our dreams.
What is self-responsibility
When your mind jumps to worst case scenarios (making a mountain out of a molehill)
What is catastrophising
The link we have with the world outside ourselves. It can be made with people, places and ideas. It can also be about the relationship with ourselves.
What is a connection
Writing is something we do all the time, even if it is making lists and putting them on the refrigerator. Writing can be a positive force for our recovery. Writing down our experiences, our reactions to life events, and our innermost thoughts is often very helpful.
What is Journaling
self care activities you need to do for yourself, on a regular basis, to maintain your health and well-being
What is the daily maintenance plan
The feeling that what we wish for or want can be had, that events will turn out well in our lives
What is hope
The ability to bounce back from adversity
What is resilience
Do to the large amount of information out there during the covid crisis, serious concerns have been raised over people's excessive information consumption. Excessive exposure can cause anxiety, hopelessness, depression and a lack of interest in every day activities. Additionally, people need to determine good from bad information. This is not always easy.
What is information diet.
A form of focused relaxation that helps create harmony between the mind and body. It is a way of focusing your imagination to create calm, peaceful images in your mind, thereby providing a "mental escape."
What is guided imagery
This document can be used to specify the treatment a person wishes to receive if they are unable to make decisions for themselves. In this document we can state which medications they wish to receive/not receive, treatment facilities, what they would like others to do us. The advance directive can
What is a crisis plan
Lots of knowledge and information are needed in order to make good decisions about our treatment and available treatment options
What is education
A self-desiged prevention and wellness program that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make your life the way you want it to be.
What is a WRAP plan
A way to keep people from interacting closely or frequently enough to spread the coronovivus. People should. stay 6 feet apart from others
What is social distancing
An interaction between a pet and a person. This interaction has a positive affect on someone's mental health. Dog and cats are most often used. However, fish and birds may also be used.
What is pet therapy
Things that happen to us that are likely to set off a chain reaction of uncomfortable, unhelpful behaviors, thoughts or feelings
What is a trigger
Effect communication skills are important in getting your needs met, telling others what works for you and what doesn't
What is self-advocacy
This ancient practice is about being completely aware of what's being what’s happening in the present- of all that's going on inside and all that's happening around you. It means not living your life on "autopilot."
What is mindfulness
The restriction and separation of people who may have been exposed to an infections disease. A precaution so people do not get diseased.
What is quarantine
This occurs when people provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social or practical help to each other. This can be 1-on1 or in a group format.
What is peer support
There are times when we need assistance from others. Attending a group and staying in touch with family/friends where we share information and ideas can make us feel less alone,more empowered and get us through rough patches in our lives
What is support
Mr. Seth
Who is your group facilitator
Continuous cough, high fever, loss or change in sence of smell or taste
What are some symptoms of coronovivus