Individual
When practicing RC, what is the proper way to breathe?
Diaphragmatic or belly breaths
What is something that has helped you that you think might help others? (each team member has to answer)
skills, advice, ect
What is a benefit of using healthy coping skills?
Reduce stress, create better relationships, have a healthy body and mind, ect
Every coping skill is a healthy coping skill
FALSE
Why is it important to put coping skills that we are willing to use on our safety plan?
We will be more likely to use the skill.
What does DMR stand for and how do you practice it?
Deep muscle relaxation; focus on the feelings of tensing and relaxing different muscle groups
How can sharing and participated in group help you and your peers?
Peers might pick up a new skill from you, you might learn something you didn't know by asking a question, ect
False: Temperature should not be used if you are experiencing a panic or anxiety attack
Using a coping skill for too long could be considered an avoidance.
True
When can anxiety be helpful?
Studying for a test, playing a sport, ect
Where should you be at on the distress scale before using a coping skill?
4 or higher/medium distress
What is a distraction that you can do with a friend?
Play a game, go for a walk, ect
What does using coping skills do?
It gives us a break from a strong, painful emotion so we can come back and deal with the stressor more effectively.
All stress is bad stress.
False
What does the preparation stage look like for eating more whole foods rather than processed foods?
Making a plan as to how to eat more whole foods, looking at what processed foods can be replaced by whole foods, ect
Explain one part of the TIPP skills
Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Paired muscle relaxation
Why is it important to be aware of your own mental health before helping others that are struggling with depression or anxiety?
It could cause you to struggle more and end up in a bad situation.
If a coping skill did not work in the past for you, it will never work.
False: a lot of time it takes practice for a coping skill to work. If it didn't work the first few times, keep practicing!
You have to be honest with your doctor in order to get the correct diagnosis, correct medications, and a better treatment plan.
True. Doctors can't read your mind and can only help with what they know is going on.
What is one of the most important parts of the work book to have completed before leaving Rogers?
The safety plan.
What are all of the skills that are taught in groups?
DMR, TIPP, RC, Mindfulness, Distraction, and 5-4-3-2-1
Helping others or being nice can help make who feel better?
Everyone involved including yourself
Why is it important to be aware of our avoidance patterns?
If we cannot recognize them, we cannot work on changing the behaviors.
Coping skills can help you focus on the important things in life.
True: When we can cope with problems in our lives, it's easier to focus on everything else that's important to us.
Explain what each part of the SMART acronym means.
Specific, Measurable, Appealing, Realistic, Time-bound