Mental Health/Stress Reduction
What are someways to reduce stress?
-exercise, healthy eating, quality sleep, creating a purpose.
What does TEA stand for?
Thoughts, emotions, and actions
What is the most important aspect of communication?
Listening?
What are some examples of character attributes?
fairness, honesty, empathy, respect, courage, integrity, optimism, compassion, perseverance, and responsibility.
What are the different career pathways?
workplace, trade/apprenticeship, college, university
What is the benefit of stress?
Stress can push you to do better
Why is it a triangle?
Because they are all connected and they all affect each other.
Why is listening the most important part of communication?
Without listening all of your communication won't be heard.
What is the definition of integrity?
Doing what is right and honourable, even when no one is watching, and you could get away with it.
What is OYAP?
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program which allows School to Work opportunity that allows students in grades 11 and 12 to explore and work in apprentice occupations through the Cooperative Education (Co-op) program
Is it possible for someone to have severe mental illness and good mental health
Yes.
If someone is having negative thoughts what might happen to their actions and emotions?
They will start having negative actions and emotions.
What are some examples of non-verbal communication?
-eye contact
-shaking or nodding your head
-hand gestures
-posture
What are examples of self management skills?
initiative, organization, stress management, healthy lifestyle, and time management
What do you need before going to university or college?
You need a high school diploma
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
Mental health is the ability to cope with daily stresses, carry out daily activities, be productive, contribute to community, and maintain relationships.
Mental Illnesses have a medical diagnosis. They are a collection of disorders which disrupt thoughts and emotions, and behaviour. Mental Illness interferes with relationships and the ability to manage daily activities.
If you are having negative emotions what might you do to change it?
Have positive thoughts and actions and in turn it will help your negative emotions.
Try to read their mind or think of what you are going to say next.
How many time management help in the future with a job?
It will help you get to your job on time and work well for the whole time. It will also help reduce stress.
What is a Red Seal? What trade has a Red Seal?
It is a nationally recognized Seal across Canada allowing you to work anywhere in Canada. Electrician, plumber, carpenter, and welder.
What are examples of activities we did in class to reduce stress?
box breathing, Thai Chi, envision being somewhere else, and going for a walk.
What is a helpful and unhelpful thought?
A helpful thought is positive and an unhelpful thought is negative.
Make an "I" statement about someone slamming the door at you.
I feel _______ when you slam the door because______. Next time close the door gently.
Why is it important to learn transferable skills now?
because later it will help with a job and job flexibility
How long is the typical University degree take?
4 years