Positive Thinking
Statements that can help you overcome negative thoughts, boost self-confidence, improve mental fitness, and cultivate a positive mental attitude
What are positive affirmations
We do this to help ourselves manage stressful situations and unpleasant emotions by using thoughts and behaviors
What is coping
The purpose of communication is this
What is to share information
Symptoms of this include persistent low mood, loss of interest/pleasure, weight or appetite changes, trouble sleeping, fatigue/loss of energy, difficulty concentrating
What is depression
This animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve
What is The Polar Express
While optimism is healthy, too much can lead to this
What is toxic positivity
A communication technique that helps people express their feelings and needs in a way that's less likely to lead to conflict or defensiveness
What is an "I feel" statement
These are some different forms of communication
(Hint: there are 5)
What are verbal, non-verbal, visual, written, and listening
Symptoms of this include adrenaline, increased heart rate, warm chest, dilated pupils, flushed cheeks, sweating
What is joy
In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” this made Frosty come to life
What is an old silk hat
A technique in which someone actively replaces negative thoughts with more constructive and optimistic interpretations of a situation
What is cognitive reframing
Tools such as eating, exercise, substance use, and relying on others that do help us to cope in the moment but can become harmful if over-used
What are maladaptive coping skills
The 7 C's of effective communication
What are clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, and courteous.
When we make decisions based on how we feel and then come up with logical explanations to justify our behavior
What is acting on emotion/rationalizing
The names of Santa's reindeer
(Hint: there are 9)
What are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
Positive thinking is a factor in our ability to bounce back from adversity, manage stress, and adapt to challenges, known as this
(Hint: this is generally associated with trauma)
What is resilience
Maintaining limits with ourselves and others to protect our personal and emotional space
What are boundaries
Factors or barriers that can prevent the ability for healthy communication
What are environmental/physical barriers, emotional barriers, cultural barriers, language barriers, perceptual barriers, hierarchical barriers, personal barriers, and information overload
TRUE OR FALSE: if I treat my mental health symptoms, I have solved my problem
FALSE: treating the symptoms does not fix the deeper issue; until the root cause is addressed, symptoms will continue to appear
In “A Christmas Story,” this happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate
What is getting his tongue stuck to a flagpole
This is the idea that our mindset can shape our reality - by actively focusing on positive thoughts and visualizing desired outcomes, we can attract positive experiences and achieve our goals
What is the power of positive thinking and manifestation
TRUE OR FALSE: If someone is upset or hurt by my setting of a boundary, I need to adjust my boundary as part of healthy communication and compromise in a relationship
FALSE: We set boundaries for ourselves. Setting boundaries will likely upset the people in your life - that is okay. If your boundaries are pushed or disrespected, it may be time to reevaluate the relationship.
Verbal communication is this percentage of overall communication in any given interaction
What is 7%
About 7% of communication is verbal, 38% is tone of voice, and 55% is body language.
This can help me to explore and understand my symptoms as well as where they came from, but only I can address the root cause
What is therapy
The first artificial Christmas tree was made in the 19th century using the feathers of this bird
What is a goose