Total Wellness
Can you name all 7 Aspects of Total Wellness
Physical, Emotional, Social, Environmental, Financial (Occupational), Spiritual, Intellectual
Can you name at least 5 boundary types?
Physical, sexual, emotional, intellectual, Time, Material, Spiritual
What is the firstmost benefit of learning how to communicate in an assertive manner?
To make sure that our needs are being met.
Why is it so imperative to not stop taking a medication without a Dr's consent?
Pt could decompensate leading to IP stay in hospital
Pt could be at risk of seizure, withdraw, adverse reaction
Pt could disrupt the progress of the medication (2-6 weeks to become fully effective.
Which age group has the highest percentage of suicide rate?
1. 15-25
2. 25-34
3. 35-65
4. 65+
65+. The highest percentage of suicide is completed by those 65+. The largest number is of those age 35-64. Those age 15-24 it is the second largest killer of this age group.
Name at least three ways to maintain physical wellness.
Attending all Dr's appt's, screening, labs,
Improving diet intake by making healthier choices,
Increasing amount of time exercising and less time on screens (phone, TV, computer, video games)
Good self hygiene (brushing teeth, bathing or showering)
What is the main benefit of setting appropriate boundaries?
To keep us safe!!
Can you name all the criteria for setting appropriate goals?
Remember the acronym used to identify the criteria.
What are the criteria for time frame?
S mart
M easured
A attainable
R ealistic/relatable
T ime bound
Goals are monitored by an appropriate time frame to which they are required to meet. Short term goal are 0-3 months, intermediate goals are 3-6 months and long term goals are 6+ months.
What is the difference between a side effect and an adverse reaction? Give an example of each.
Adverse reaction is an unexpected result of the medication and it outweighs the benefits of the medication.
Side effect is an expected result of taking a medication and must be determined if the the s/e is too severe to continue
What is the fastest animal on earth?
What is the loudest animal on earth?
Fastest. peregrine falcon 240mph
Loudest. Sperm whale (louder than a jet engine)
Name ways that you can maintain financial stability and what are the benefits of doing so?
Create a budget
Refrain from making impulse purchases
Explore financial support (EBT, Section 8, childcare)
It reduces stress and anxiety and helps you feel more in control of your situation. Improved mood, sleep, and creates a safety net to fall back on.
What is essential in setting boundaries with someone.
Communicating clearly the boundary you're setting
Being consistent with your boundary
Being assertive when setting the boundary
So not threaten or intimidate when setting the boundary
Name at least two ways that you can assure that you are using assertive communication?
Using "I" statements instead of "you" statements
Express your needs calmly and clearly
Being able to say "no" without excusing it.
Being respectful when communication
Good eye contact
Confident body language
How can we ensure that we are being compliant with our medciations?
TELL DAVE BEFORE YOU ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
Use a pill divider to track them'
Use an app to track meds (alarms and tracking)
Take meds at same time everyday
Have an accountabilibuddy
Name at least 8 Denzel Washington movies?
Fallen, Equalizer, Flight, Training Day, Man on Fire, Malcom X, American Gangster, Remember the Titans, Unstoppable, Hurricane, Philadelphia, Manchurian Candidate, Magnificent 7, He Got Game, 2 Guns, The Pelican Brief,
Creating a support network is essential for maintaining mental health wellness as it provides us support when we are in need. Can you name at least 3 types of support?
Friends or Family for emotional support
financial (SSDI, childcare, St Vincent De Paul Charity)
Housing (Sec 8 and housing vouchers)
Food (EBT or SNAP, food pantries, Churches)
Spiritual Support (church, mosque, temple
True or False?
It is not appropriate for children to set boundaries for adults?
False.
Boundaries are set to protect us and it is not only appropriate for children to learn to set boundaries but encouraged as it teaches them to how to properly set them as an adult in life.
When you have trouble saying "no" to others, overshare personal information, dependent of others for opinions, accepting of abuse or fearing rejection, these are examples of these type of boundaries?
Porous. Think of porous, like a like a sponge.
What is the opposite of porous?
What are some examples of this type of boundary?
What is the chemical in the brain is responsible for major depression and the class of medication that treats this deficiency?
Can you name some of those medications?
Serotonin and SSRI (anti-depressants) SMRI's
What about schizophrenia? Same chemical that is responsible for pleasure or reward chemical
Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Elavil, Amitriptyline
Who is the first black actress nominated and winner in the Best Actress category?
Halle Berry?
Name ways that at least 3 ways you can alter your environment to make it more therapeutic for you?
Soft lighting
soothing music
aroma therapy (candles, fragrances, bath bombs)
create your own space inside your environment (she shed, man cave, art room)
Can your boundaries change over time? Please give an example.
Your personal space boundary may change d/t trauma.
Your sexual boundaries may change based on trauma, age, experience.
Your financial boundaries may change d/t change in income, financial situation, or past emperiences.
Name 3 ways in which you can show gratitude?
Verbalize to someone how much appreciate them
Take the time to recognize the positive things in your life.
Keep a journal
Volunteer
Positive feedback
What are 2 the most important things to remember when taking benzodiazepines for safety.
Ativan, Valium, Xanax, Librium, Klonopin
Which meds should you not take with them?
They are addictive and habit forming, they cause respiratory depression and they can cause seizures if you take them regularly and them stop them abruptly.
Avoid ETOH or other respiratory depressants as they slow breathing
Which country has the largest population?
What is the largest country by size?
Largest State by size? By population?
Smallest State by size?
First state
India: ~1.47 billion, China: ~1.41 billion, United States: ~349 million
Russia
Alaska,
California, Texas, Florida
Rhode Island
Delaware