Cognitive Distortions
Blaming yourself or taking responsibility for something that wasn't completely your fault. Conversely, blaming other people for something that was your fault.
A fixed belief that is not amenable to change, even in light of conflicting evidence
What are delusions.
Taking your mind off of the problem for a while.
E.g. Watching TV, doing a puzzle.
What is distraction.
Informational messengers that use electrical impulses and chemical signals to transmit information between different areas of the brain, and between the brain and the rest of the nervous system.
People who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations.
Who is a peer support specialist.
Imagining we know what others are thinking.
What is mind reading.
Disorder described as having a disruption of identity characterized by > 2 distinct personality states:
- Primary (host)
- An alter
What is dissociative identity disorder.
*Split personality disorder is acceptable as it is colloquial*
Centering and grounding yourself in the present moment.
Acetylcholine, dopamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glutamate, histamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
What are neurotransmitters.
A medical doctor who specializes in mental health and mental illness. This includes diagnosis and prescribing and monitoring medications.
Persistent uncontrolled anxiety about multiple events for >6 mos w/ symptoms:
- restless, on edge
- muscle tension
- fatigued
- irritability
- insomnia
What is generalized anxiety disorder.
They might make you feel better in the moment, but they typically lead to consequences and can be harmful to yourself and others.
E.g. Reckless behaviors, substance use, shutting down.
What are unhealthy coping mechanisms.
The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience
What is neuroplasticity.
A general title for the professional from the mental health system designated to help coordinate your recovery. Will help you access treatment, counselling, housing, social, vocational, and income supports.
Who is a Case manager.
Seeing a pattern based upon a single event, or being overly broad in the conclusions we draw.
What is over-generalizing.
- Multiple episodes of deliberate fire setting w/ preceding tension or emotional arousal
- Fascination w/ fire + fire paraphernalia
- Pleasure, gratification, or relief when setting fires or witnessing/participating in the aftermath
What is pyromania.
People you can rely on when experiencing distress. Friends, family, peers, sponsors, etc.
What are social supports
*Support system is acceptable answer*
The two main parts of the nervous system.
What are the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Has knowledge of symptoms and effects of alcohol and drug use, therapeutic approaches and counselling to support your recovery.
Who is a counselor.
'Black and white thinking'; thinking in extremes.
E.g. If I'm not perfect I have failed.
What is all or nothing thinking.
A psychiatric disorder that causes a person to self-inflict injury/harm to his/her own body to seek sympathy.
What is Munchausen syndrome.
Tools for pushing back against negative thoughts.
The body part of the neuron that sends signals through chemical messengers to another neuron.
What is the axon.
Assists you in the enhancement of community living skills, including employment skills, social skills and appropriate behaviour. Works with individuals to enable them to pursue occupations and activities that they want or need to do.
Who is an occupational therapist.