Relationships
Emotional First Aid
Group Norms
Cognitive Distortions/Thinking Errors
Miscellaneous
100

Why are interpersonal/relationship skills important 

They allow us to maintain positive relationships, communicate our needs and desires, and manage conflicts. 

100
What is emotional first aid? 

is the idea that we take care of emotional injuries when they occur, so they do not become more damaging in the long run.

100

What are group norms? 

Set of guidelines, standards and expectations that help create a safe environment 

100
How would you describe Catastrophizing? 

cognitive distortion that causes people to believe that negative outcomes are more likely than they actually are 


AKA-jumps to worst case scenario 

100

What are three emotion words that aren't "fine" "good"  and "tired" 

Content

Happy

Nervous

Anxious

Excited 

200

Name the three interpersonal skills we learned in group? 

GIVE

DEAR MAN

FAST 

200

What is a coping strategy you can do when you feel anxious? 

-Deep Breathing

-Paired muscle relaxation

-Cold/Warm showers 

200

What is the confidentiality policy? 

-Whatever is said in group stays in group

200

How would you describe personalizing? 

A distortion where a person thinks that everything others do or say is some kind of direct, personal reaction to them 

200

What are four anchors that help with emotional regulation? 

1.) Sleep

2.) Nutrition

3.) Excercise

4.) Water 

300

What does GIVE stand for? 

G-Gentle

I-Act Interested 

V-Validate

E-Use an easy manner

300

What is a coping strategy that you can do when you feel depressed? 

-Exercise/weight training

-Gratitude journaling

- Sleep routine

- Cold Plunges 

300

What is the late policy? 

Please be in the lobby no later than 5:30. We cannot accept members in group who are not in the lobby at 5:30. Email facilitators for reasons of absences 

300

How would you describe emotional reasoning 

The thinking pattern that can occur where someone believes if I feel that way it must be true. Whatever a person is feeling must be true automatically and unconditionally 

Example-I feel stupid or boring, so I must be stupid or boring 

300

Why is empathy important? 

Empathy helps people connect with others, understand their perspectives, and share experiences

400

What are two fair fighting rules? 

1. Take turns talking

2.) First ask yourself why you feel upset

3.) Take a break

400

What are some warning signs that could occur that would prompt you to use emotional first aid? 

-Insomnia

-irritability

-overworking/over exertion

-conflict avoidance

-increased stressed 

400

When are court reports provided and what do you need to sign in order for information to be provided to outside authorities? 

1.) First of the month

2.) Release of information 

400

How would you describe black or white thinking? 

A thinking pattern that causes people to view things in extremes, or in absolutes, without considering the middle ground


Example-"I am a brilliant success, or I am an utter failure"

400

What do body scans help us do? 

The body scan meditation is a deep investigation into the moment-to-moment experiences of the body. By bringing awareness and acknowledgment to whatever you feel or sense in the body, the body scan can be very helpful in working with stress, anxiety, and physical pain


500

What does DEAR MAN stand for? 

Describe                             Appear confident

Assert                                 Negotiate 

Reinforce

Mindful

500

What is Hyperarousal vs. Hypoarousal? 

Hyperarousal- state of heightened anxiety/ fight or flight response-hypervigilance 


Hypo-arousal- physiological state of low arousal that can cause people to feel numb, depressed, and disconnected from their feelings 


500
What are two other group norms we follow that have not been already stated? 

1.) Phones on silent/placed away

2.) Respect in words and deeds 

3.) Smoking tree 

500

What are three strategies we can use to challenge cognitive distortions? 

Ask yourself-

How do I know is this thought is accurate?

What evidence do I have to support this thought or belief?

Is this though helpful?

Are there other ways I can think about this situation or myself? 

500

What 5 traits of an unhealthy relationship? (clue-think of power and control wheel) 

Intimidation

Emotional abuse

Physical abuse

Control 

Minimization

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