Group Counseling Jeopardy!

Diagnosis

1

Low mood, sadness, and hopelessness can be traits of this condition.

What is depression?

2

Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.

What is anxiety?

3

Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety can be symptoms of this disorder that often develops after very stressful life events.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

4

Mood cycling between times of elevated/energized moods and low/depressed.

What is bipolar disorder?

5

This disorder can include symptoms such as impulsivity, difficulty focusing, and hyperactivity.

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Coping Skills

1

This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.

What is a stress ball?

2

This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.

What is listening to music?

3

5-4-3-2-1 method. explain

5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste

4

This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.

What is journaling?

5

This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.

What is mindfulness?

Myth Busters!

1

Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Myth! Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: -Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry -Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse -Family history of mental health problems

2

Myth or Fact: Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Pills can cure any mental illness.

Myth! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both.

3

Myth or Fact: Personality disorders are untreatable

Myth: Personality disorders are very treatable. Understanding your unique way of seeing yourself and the world will help you to gain more awareness to manage challenging emotions

4

Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.

Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.

5

Myth or Fact: Mental health problems cannot get better with time.

Myth! Some disorders can become less troublesome as we get older and some we can grow out of with help!

Thought distortions

1

This distorted type of thinking leads people to dread or assume the worst when faced with the unknown.

catastrophizing

2

_______is a cognitive distortion in which people reduce themselves or other people to a single — usually negative — characteristic or descriptor, like "worthless" or "stupid"

what is labeling

3

When people assume they know what others are thinking, they’re resorting to__________

Mind reading

4

One of the most common errors in thinking is taking things personally when they’re not connected to or caused by you at all.

.

what is personalization

5

This helps you to work through a thought distortion 

What is reframing.

Many answers accepted

Miscellaneous

1

Don't __________ on yourself

what is Should

2

Wear your ___________

MASK

3

You woke up this morning feeling frustrated. You don't want to talk to anybody and you don't want to deal with your emotions. You are tired and have no energy to deal with PHP today. What is the best thing to do right now?

Show up at PHP.

4

 Something you have heard from James or Teresa that helped you to shift your thinking. 

Points for everybody. If you have shifted your thoughts here, you win!

5

This person LOVES poodles

Dr Ney