Random IAP
What is the game where Tamryn was the spy master, giving us clues to link different words on the game map
Codenames
Sleep: A good bedtime routine includes what type of activities in order to assist with falling asleep?
Relaxing or wind-down or non-stimulating or something equivalent to that
What is a BDA?
Before
During
After
What are the short-term and long-term consequences of avoidance?
Short-term: avoidance immediately makes us feel better
Long-term: avoidance actually maintains intense uncomfortable emotions in the long run
What is mindfulness?
•Being aware of the present moment
•Not judging our experience, not trying to change it
•Staying focused on one thing at a time
What is the name of the vegetable garden we visit as a group?
Alexandra's Bounty
Activity engagement: Engaging in activities that you enjoy is a good way to increase what (even during times that you don’t feel like it)?
your mood or your energy
What skill(s) combat negative thinking/thinking traps?
detective questioning or detective thinking
What is an emotion twister?
When an emotion is intense, the individual parts of that emotion (i.e. thoughts, physical sensations and behaviors) may quickly build on one another and start to blur together.
Name three steps you took to improve your wellness while in IAP.
- be kinder to yourself - exercise regularly
- take up a new hobby/skill - be creative
- have some fun/help others - relax
- eat healthily - accept that "it is what it is"
- connect with others - beware of drugs/alcohol
- see the bigger picture - balance sleep
What practise do we enjoy in IAP and often access when we go outside?
Mindfulness
Sleep: According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, how much sleep do teens need per night?
8-10 hours
What are three parts to an emotion?
thoughts, physical sensations and behaviours
What are the steps (3) you should take when practicing Present Moment Awareness?
1. Notice it
2. Say something about it/label the detail of your experience
3. Experience it - use all of your senses to fully experience the moment without distraction
How can a glitter jar be helpful during difficult moments?
- can be utilized as a grounding sensory tool
- can be utilized for mindfulness practices
Where do our classroom windows look over?
The lobby
Routine and Structure: You’ve been learning that having a routine is key to help with managing your days, and will be just as important after IAP. Our bodies have a natural synchronized rhythm that works better when we sleep, eat, and engage in certain daily activities at consistent times. What is this natural rhythm in our bodies called?
Circadian rhythm / body clock
What is opposite action?
Noticing what the emotion wants you to do and acting in a different or opposite way.
Problem Solving Skills - Put these steps in order.
1. pick a solution
2. define the problem
3. identify some solutions
4. evaluate
5. list the good and bad things about each solution
2. define the problem
3. identify some solutions
5. list the good and bad things about each solution
1. pick a solution
4. evaluate
Name 3 ways you can engage in relaxation (from Relax and Unwind Group).
- Breathing Meditation
- PMR
- Body Scan
- Mindfulness
- Visualization
- Yoga/Tai Chi
- Rhythmic Exercise
What are the three food vendors currently under renovation in the lobby?
Pizza Pizza, The Grille and Subway
Sensory Modulation: Sensory modulation refers to changing how you feel through using your what?
Senses or body
What are SMART goals?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Relevant
T - Timely
What is habituation?
Purposely allowing an intense emotional response to occur when facing an upsetting situation without avoiding or engaging in an emotional behaviour, resulting in the response becoming less intense over time.
What are some examples of exposures you have completed while in IAP?
• Approaching a situation where you experience an uncomfortable emotion such as fear, anxiety, sadness, and anger
• You will be putting all of the skills you learned to use as you begin to experience and tolerate situations that you have been avoiding
• Habituation – purposely allowing an intense emotional response to occur such as anxiety, fear, or anger, when facing an upsetting situation, without avoiding or engaging in an emotional behaviour, resulting in the response becoming less intense over time
• No matter how intense your uncomfortable emotions are, with practice, you will learn to tolerate those emotions
ex. attending IAP, answering questions in class/asking for help, giving presentations, eating in front of others, playing games, meeting new people, etc.