Healthy Living
What animal did we compare our mood during a check in time?
Cat
Symptoms depression include insomnia and hypersomnia. What are these symptoms?
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and sleeping too much
What is the name of the psychologist who developed this theory of hierarchy of needs?
This month we used a tool that helps individuals identify and understand their positive qualities, talents, and skills. What is the name of this tool?
Personal Strengths Inventory
We celebrated two birthdays in August. Whose?
Jean and Dan
unselfish concern for the welfare of others
"Giving Back" to others
Anxiety is sometimes experienced with psychosomatic symptoms. Name at least three.
shortness of breath, racing heart, headaches, sweating, tremors, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, numbness in hands and feet...
How may tiers are included in this hierarchy?
5
In "Spoons Theory" what do the spoons represent?
Daily Energy
Sharon Jordan has been crocheting a blanket. What are the colors?
Tan, Blue and white
G: something you are grateful for
L: something you learned today
A: an accomplishment from the day
D: something that brought you delight
Syncope is a symptom of anxiety. What is syncope?
The temporary loss of consciousness.
"fainting" or "passing out"
What is the highest level of the hierarchy?
Self Actualization
What approach to wellness considers the whole person—physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual—as interconnected and affecting each other.
Holistic Health
How many new group members joined us in the month of August
ZERO!
BACE is an acronym for areas of self care. What does BACE stand for?
Body Care, Achievement, Connect with Others, Enjoyment
Name 3 cognitive symptoms of anxiety
Difficulty Concentrating
Anticipating the worst case scenario
Mind often going blank
Irrational fears and dread
Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts
Friendship, family, intimacy, community, and a sense of belonging and acceptance are needs on which level?
Social Needs
What is a key difference between shame and guilt?
The key difference is that guilt is a reaction to a specific action ("I did something bad"), while shame is a negative feeling about one's self ("I am bad")
Louise shared some people sketches done by her granddaughter. Who was depicted in these images?
Mother Teresa
Saint Frances with Farmer
Deep Breathing
Grounding (5,4,3,2,1)
Thought Challenging
Distraction
Muscle Relaxation
Change
Temperature
Name three physical symptoms of depression
Insomnia/Hypersomnia
Fatigue or decreased energy
Changes in eating patterns (weight change)
Aches and Pains
Headaches
Digestive problems
Disturbed Sleep
Psychomotor agitation/retardation
What two levels are in the "basic needs" category?
Physiological Needs and Safety Needs
On 8/22, we played SLE Scattegories. What were the two letters we used for our columns?
H and M
What class of medication is described as: a central nervous system (CNS) depressants that produce sedation, relieve anxiety, and relax muscles. They are typically prescribed for short-term use due to their potential for dependence and addiction.
Benzodiazepines