Self-Compassion
Our ___ is who we are and how we can connect with others.
Identity
What does "intrusive" mean?
Disrupting, uninviting, and/or annoying.
Can everyone be resilient?
YES!
What are coping skills?
Ways to cope and adapt with stressors/triggers.
What is a cognitive distortion?
Internal mental biases we create that intensify anxiety/inner turmoil.
What is considered "positive self-talk?"
Encouragement and motivation you can give yourself.
How does one combat their intrusive thoughts?
Identifying triggers and increase your sense of empowerment.
Explain what resilience means.
The ability to withstand and recover from change/challenges.
Give one example of a coping skill that you use.
Examples: listening to music, playing with my pet, talking with a friend, exercising, etc...
Give one example of a cognitive distortion.
Example: "Assuming you know what others are thinking."
Name one aspect of your identity that you consider important.
Examples may include: culture, a talent, a skill, a personality trait, relationships, etc...
What is one way to cope with intrusive thoughts?
Examples: write them down, move away from a possible trigger, take a walk, etc...
What is an example of expressing resilience?
Examples: adapting to change, learning how to be flexible, reframing your thinking, etc...
Name the 5 senses. (All forms of sensory often used as forms of coping.)
Smells, taste, touch, auditory, and visual.
True or False: catastrophizing is a common cognitive distortion?
TRUE. Imagining all the potential negative consequences of a situation will be disastrous is a FALLACY.
Name a character trait you like best about yourself.
Examples: funny, helpful, reliable, caring, loyal, etc...
Name one activity you did this week to help manage an intrusive thought?
Examples: took a walk, read a book, talked with a staff member, etc...
Can traumatic experiences teach us how to be resilient?
YES!
Name one "smell" that you find relaxing or helpful.
Examples: lavender, eucalyptus, fresh baked goods, fruits, etc...
When realizing you're experiencing a distortion, you should think of an ____ thought.
ALTERNATIVE thought.
What is one of the most powerful influences on your attitude?
What you say to yourself.
Can your intrusive thoughts hurt you?
No, a thought alone cannot hurt you. YOU are in charge of your thoughts.
What are some positives of having resilience?
Examples: functioning at a higher level, retaining integrity, increased self-growth and progress.
Name one grounding technique that you learned this week.
Name on warning sign you notice when you may have a cognitive distortion.
Examples: focusing on only negatives, assuming you know what others are thinking, unfairly blaming yourself, etc...