Leisure
What is Leisure?
Name the 1 coping skill that you can use anywhere you go?
Deep breathing
Name 1 symptom of anxiety.
Racing thoughts, shaking, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate.
You are at the drop in center and you see an old using friend. You begin talking with them and they ask you if you want to walk to the store together. What do you say/do?
Name a mood that is like 'mad'?
Angry, irritated, frustrated
Name 3 activities to do for leisure
Anything fun, activity, hobby, etc.
What is the name of the coping skill where you talk to yourself as if you are talking to a friend?
Self-Compassion
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
You start a new medication for your anxiety. For the first few days you are very tired, then you start to notice that you are more jittery and shaky, what do you do?
Call your doctor/psychiatrist/medication provider
Why are "okay, good, alright, fine", not moods?
They are all based on interpretations; everyone's version is different.
Who specializes in leisure in Day Treatment?
Sharon
What is the name of the coping skill where you staying present, in the moment, and focused on one thing at a time?
Mindfulness
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
Low mood, suicidal ideation, isolation, irritability, not wanting to do things, difficulties sleeping.
You run out of meds and the pharmacy will not refill them because you need to be seen by your doctor first. Your appointment is 4 weeks away, what do you do?
Go to APS to see if they can refill your meds. Call your doctor/medication prescriber and let them know the situation.
What is a name for a mood that is 'looking forward to something'?
Excited, optimistic, hopeful
Name 3 leisure activities that are also considered exercise?
Biking, walking, swimming, lifting weights, running/jogging, yoga, etc.
What do the 3 C's stand for?
Catch it, check it, change it!
If you notice your symptoms getting worse (more intense or happening more often), who should you talk to?
Therapist, psychiatrist, doctor.
Try other skills (3 C's, mindfulness, puzzles, going to do things, going to the drop in, reading, writing/writing in a journal). Take time in group to get feedback on this as well.
If you cannot name what your mood is, what is something you can do to help figure it out?
Body scan, look for signs in your body, identify emotions that you are feeling
Name 3 barriers to doing leisure activities? (we named some in therapy today)
Feeling depressed, anxious, isolating, not knowing what to do, trying to stay sober, not having to do anything with, having no money.
What skill do you use for assertiveness?
DEARMAN
If your symptoms become so bad that you are unable to go to appointments, are having suicidal thoughts, and are isolating, who can you call for help?
COPE, 911, anyone on your safety plan.
You don't give one to them because it's in the Day Treatment guidelines!!!
What are things that impact your mood?
Substances, sleep, food, exercise, medications, illness