Therapy
What is therapy?
a type of treatment that can help children and teens deal with problems that affect their feelings, actions, or learning
What is neglect?
the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs
Which planet is the biggest?
Jupiter
What is addiction?
not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you
Name 3 coping skills
A bunch of options
Who goes to therapy?
Anyone and everyone
What are the four types of neglect?
Physical, emotional, educational, and medical
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Who can become addicted?
Anyone!
When should you use a coping skill?
When you feel upset, sad, angry, anxious, or any other big feeling
Because your mental health helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices
Is neglect ever the kids fault?
No, never! An adult has a responsibility to meet all your needs without you asking
What color do you get when you mix yellow and blue?
Green
Is parental addiction ever the kids fault?
Never!
Who can help you with learning coping skills?
Therapist, parent, teacher, or other adults
What is trauma?
when a child experiences an intense event that threatens or causes harm to his or her emotional and physical well-being
How do kids feel if they have experienced neglect?
Hurt, sad, confused, angry, lonely, worried, etc.
How many continents are there?
7
How do kids feel when they have parents who have an addiction?
Sad, mad, confused, ashamed, lonely, worried, etc.
When can you do coping skills?
Anytime!
What are symptoms of trauma?
Trouble sleeping, wetting the bed, nightmares, scary memories, feeling irritable, depression, trouble concentrating, stomach or head pain, isolation, fearfulness, loss of appetite
How many kids experience neglect?
About 1 in 7 kids under the age of 18 years old will experience neglect in their childhood
How many quarters are in $5?
20
How many kids have parents who are addicted to alcohol?
1 in 10 kids
Should you practice coping skills when you are feeling okay?
Yes!!!