Mindfulness
Give an example of a mindfulness practice
mindful eating, coloring, meditation, yoga, doing any activity with mindfulness!
Bonus! Describe how you will use mindfulness this week!
Which Minecraft mob hisses before it explodes?
Creepers
True or False, depression is one of the 3 most common mental illnesses
True
Bonus! Name one of the other three
Boston's professional basketball team is...
The Celtics
Bonus! What is Jayson Tatum's number
Give an example of a fidget toy.
Pop it, fidget spinner, monkey noodle, rubicks cube, etc.
What is an app you could use for meditation?
Any of the following: Calm, Headspace, YouTube, Insight Timer, Waking Up
What type of animal is Tortimer in Animal Crossing?
Tortoise
Bonus! What's the name of the expert panel that evaluates Animal Crossing homes?
What is a treatment for depression?
Medication, talk therapy, PHP, etc.
Who won the Superbowl this year?
Kansas City Chiefs
Which sense is the auditory system?
Hearing
Bonus! What is a coping skill that uses the auditory system?
Why is it recommended to practice mindfulness?
decreased stress, decreased anxiety, better able to use coping strategies, wellness, etc.
In Mario Kart, the power-up that seeks out the player in first position and explodes on impact is a shell that is what color?
Blue
What is one symptom for Major Depressive Disorder?
depressed mood, loss of interest / pleasure, weight loss or gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or slowness, fatigue, feeling worthless, inappropriate guilt, decreased concentration, thoughts of death / suicide
In soccer this means the automatic ejection of a player from a match
Red card
Explain how to use the sensory system for grounding
5-4-3-2-1 grounding, mindful eating, sour candy, etc.
Name a type of physical exercise that incorporates mindfulness into the practice
yoga, tai chi, martial arts
What is the name of William Afton's daughter in FNAF?
Elizabeth Afton
From the video last week- How To Get Things Done When You're Depressed, give an example of using proactiveness
When we use proactiveness, we do something at the first sign of depression (ex. make a therapy appointment, use a coping skill, talk to an adult, etc.)
The oldest baseball stadium in America
Fenway
Which sense is the olfactory system?
Sense of smell
Teach the group how to do box breathing
How to do Box Breathing
Step 1: Breathe in, counting to four slowly. Feel the air enter your lungs.
Step 2: Hold your breath for 4 seconds. Try to avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds.
Step 3: Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds.
Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you feel re-centered.
What name is shared by a sci-fi video game franchise and a Beyonce song
Halo
This neurotransmitter tends to be present in reduced levels when someone has depression
Serotonin
What hockey team has won the most Stanley Cups?
Montreal Canadiens
What is proprioception?
perception or awareness of the position of the body