Therapy Terms
What is fight-or-flight?
A tool our body uses to protect us from danger.
When you feel threatened, this response is automatically triggered, and you either confront or flee from the threat.
Name three grounding exercises.
Box Breathing, belly Breathing, 3-3-3, 4-7-8, 5-4-3-2-1, Tapping, Fidget Toys, and Mindfulness
True or False: You can stop taking medications any time you want.
False (pls talk to your doctor first)
Who is the voice of Shrek?
Mike Myers
What is the longest wall in the world?
The Great Wall of China
What is boundaries?
Boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves. They define what is safe, comfortable, and acceptable in how other people treat us. They protect our well-being and help us build healthy relationships.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1- technique?
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Recommended sleep for mental health?
7-9 hours
Which pop star famously wore a meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?
Lady Gaga
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What is codependency?
When a person puts all their focus, time, and energy into meeting someone else's needs while ignoring their own.
An unbalanced relationship where one person acts as an over-functioning caretaker and the other relies on them, often enabling unhealthy behaviors
Why is journaling good for mental health?
Journaling lowers stress, calms emotions, breaks cycles of obsessive worry (ruminations), and builds self-awareness (tracking).
What are the four different styles of communication?
Passive, Passive-Aggressive, Aggressive, Assertive
Which artist released the visual album "Lemonade" as an HBO special in 2016?
Beyonce
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
What does DEAR stand for in DEARMAN?
Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce
What are three unhealthy coping skills?
Avoidance, numbing feelings, shutting down, taking out anger, spending too much money, doing substances, going around bad influences, impulsivity, self-harm, ruminations, etc.
What are the four stages of anger?
Triggers, Warning Signs, Response, Outcomes
What color dress sparked a massive internet debate in 2015 — was it blue and black, or white and gold?
Blue and black (the actual colors), though millions perceived it as white and gold
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
Atlanta, GA
What is the window of tolerance?
Your mind and body's ideal zone for handling stress.
When you stay inside this sweet spot, you can think clearly, feel your feelings, and deal with daily problems without losing control
*demostrate*
What are five symptoms of anxiety?
Racing heart, shortness of breath, shaking, upset stomach, low energy, feelings of doom, nervousness, irritability, dissociation, trouble sleeping, avoidance, muscle aches, etc.
What was the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views?
"Gangnam Style" by PSY
When was Facebook first launched?
2004