Self-Esteem & Communication
What type of communication style do we want to have?
Assertive style. You express yourself in a direct, respectful way.
Are emotions good or bad?
NO! How you deal with them is what matters.
______________ is sadness and hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities.
Depression
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
Three.
How many stages are there in the grieving process?
5
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
What is self-concept?
A measure of how you view yourself.
Name 3 people you can go to to talk to if you are having a hard time while you’re at HFC?
Psychiatrist– Clinician – MHA – APN – RN– Peers
What mental disorder is most commonly diagnosed in children?
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This is what a group of lions are called.
A pride.
Suicide is the _______ leading cause of death for young adults.
Third
What is paraphrasing?
Using your own words to restate what someone else said.
What emotion is jealousy most related to?
Fear (of losing someone or something you love)
What is one cause of mental disorders?
Traumatic or stressful life events
Inherited
Physical disorders or injuries
Where is a shrimp's heart located?
It's head.
Name 3 coping skills for anxiety.
Grounding techniques,
Deep breathing,
Distraction techniques
What are 2 important speaking skills?
Any of the following 2:
Voice volume
Tone & pitch
Using "I" messages
Empathy
Give an example of how anger can be expressed through words, actions, and non-verbal communication.
Words: Yelling, cussing, talking fast, etc.
Actions: Hitting something, storming off, destroying stuff, etc.
Non-verbal: Clenched fist, tense jaw, arms folded, etc.
What are 3 common symptoms of depression?
Any 3 of the following:
Lack of energy
Withdrawal from people
Loss of appetite or overeating
Too much or too little sleep
Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
What animal's eyes are bigger than it's brain?
An ostrich!
How can you help a friend who is considering suicide?
Any of the following:
Take all talk about suicide seriously
Tell your friend that suicide is not the answer
Change negative thoughts to positive
Don't keep it a secret
Help your friend get the help of an adult
Describe 2 risks of having low self-esteem.
Any of the following 2:
Vulnerable to peer pressure
More likely to make unhealthy decisions
More likely to be more critical of self and others
Increased risk of depression and suicide
Explain what defense mechanisms are and do.
What are 2 events that can cause someone to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Any of the following: returning from combat duty (military), natural disasters (hurricanes), assaults or accidents, etc.
What is the only animal with 4 knees?
Elephant.
They are the only animal to have four forward-facing knees. All other four-legged animals have at least one pair of legs with knees that face backwards.
Fun Fact: They also are the only animals that can't jump.
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help.
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems" – It is hard to talk about – It makes them feel vulnerable – Fear of being judged – Stigma – Don't know who to tell – Don't think the problem is "serious enough" – Asking for help is "giving up" – No resources available
Facts: Your friends will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help / need to talk. They are your friends for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! Don't be afraid to talk about it!