Communication
What is one way that a person can be more assertive?
Ask for what you need rather than expecting others to guess.
Calmly express your feelings.
Explain your feelings and needs.
Let other people know that you recognize their needs.
Listen well to what other people have to say.
Listening to and respecting others' needs.
Look for win-win solutions rather than win-lose ones.
Try to understand others' needs
Voice your needs
Name 3 possible symptoms of grief
Numbness
Shock
Loss of appetite
Intestinal upsets
Sleep disturbances
Loss of energy
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Crying spells
Moodiness
Outburst of anger
Depression
What does mindset mean?
a belief set or attitude you have that influences how you feel, think, and behave in certain situations
What is one way a person can work on their physical health with exercise?
adults need at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) of physical activity per week
add walking breaks to your day
don’t overdo workouts and listen to your body (exhaustion, sore joints, or muscle pain)
Get plenty of sleep
identify temptations for food
be patient with changes
What is a trigger?
A general situation associated with past usage
can be a person, place, object, or situation
What is a benefit from being assertive?
Gain self-confidence and self-esteem
Gain a sense of empowerment
Understand and recognize your feelings
Earn respect from others
Improve communication
Create win-win situations
Improve your decision-making skills
Create honest relationships
Gain more job satisfaction
Seek out caring people
Express your feelings
Be Creative
Take care of your health
Accept that life is for the living
Postpone major life changes
Be patient
Seek outside help when necessary
What is a label?
a word used to group people together based on perceived or held identity
What is a sign that a person's mental health is being affected?
difficulty sleeping
appetite changes
struggle to get out of bed
mood changes
difficulty concentrating
lost of interest
unable to perform daily tasks
thoughts of death or self-harm
what is an urge?
the impulse to engage in old habits
what is a characteristic of being passive communicator?
This person avoid showing how they feel or giving an opinion, protecting their rights, and working on their needs.
May conceal their response to avoid hurtful or anger-inducing situations; leading to buildup annoyances or grievances. Prone to violent outburst after triggering release of buildup.
Afterward feeling guilty, confusion, and shame
What is the difference between grief and mourning?
Grief is what you feel inside
Mourning is how you express what you feel
What is the difference between growth and fixed mindset?
Fixed mindset: typically refers to a set of beliefs that abilities and talents remain fixed from birth and that situations are what they are and cannot change.
Growth mindset is being open to changing a set of beliefs in a person’s abilities and talents
What is one way a person's physical health connects to their mental health?
Genetics
Low motivation
lack of support to change
exercise and eating well is good for physical and mental
caring for children
Trauma can affect both
How long does a urge typically last?
30 mins
What is the acronym to practice assertiveness?
Honest
Appropriate
Respectful
Direct
Passive: Appropriate, Respectful
Aggressive: Honest, Direct
Name the five stages of grief
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Optimist
Pessimist
Realist
Idealist
Meditation
practicing gratitude
Connect with your faith
Volunteer/help others
practice yoga
spend time in nature
focus on a hobby
What is a support system?
A person or group of people who provide some sort of encouragement to help someone achieve something.
Name the four styles of communication
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive
Passive-Aggressive
What is cumulative grief?
occurs when you do not have time to process one loss before coping with another.
when deaths happen within a short period of time or all at once, which intensifies complex emotions—making grief more difficult to process.
What influences a person's perception?
past experiences
education
Values
culture
preconceived notions (an opinion about it before you have enough information or experience)
present circumstances
What is a benefit of having a healthy balance between a person's mind, body, and spirit?
You may feel more confidence and self-esteem, improving your mental and emotional well-being.
The inner peace you feel may improve your recovery time.
You are more hopeful of positive results.
Why is a Support System Important?
Positive Peer Pressure
Someone encourages in sobriety
Lifeline in Hard Times
Simply being there when needed
Someone to Listen
Talking about your emotions and thoughts out loud to someone