True/False
T/F: Negative self-talk and extreme criticism actually encourages dancers to be more confident and happier in their dancing.
False
This coping behavior involves continuously avoiding tasks or putting off responsibilities which can lead to increased stress and anxiety.
Procrastination
Practicing this relaxation technique, which includes focusing on your breath and calming the mind, can help manage stress.
Meditation
Lack of balance between ballet, social life and self care can lead to this.
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
T/F: If we distract ourselves from negative feelings with things such as fun activities, homework, ballet class, committing to our routine, exercise etc. they'll never affect us.
False
While distraction can provide temporary relief, unaddressed negative emotions can resurface and impact mental health in the long run. Effective emotional management involves acknowledging, processing, and addressing these feelings rather than simply distracting from them.
What term describes the tendency of dancers to compare their abilities and achievements to those of their peers, often leading to dissatisfaction and low self-esteem?
Comparison Trap
DAILY DOUBLE: This practice involves prioritizing and addressing one's own needs in order to improve overall mental and physical well-being.
Self-Care
If symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, and feelings of hopelessness, last for more than _________, it may be a sign to seek professional support.
Two Weeks
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
Stamp
T/F: Burnout in dancers is typically a result of physical exhaustion rather than mental or emotional strain.
False
Burnout in dancers is often caused by a combination of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, along with the pressures of performance and perfectionism
A defense mechanism in which a dancer denies and/or downplays the severity of an injury or health problem to continue training or performing.
Denial
Incorporating this practice, which involves focusing on the present moment and our associated feelings without judgment, can help manage stress and improve our mental well-being.
Mindfulness
These behaviors characterize the intrusive thoughts or urges performed repeatedly to alleviate anxiety caused by obsessions in OCD.
Cumpulsions
I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. Who am I?
Dentist
T/F: Social isolation is a common coping mechanism used by dancers to deal with performance stress and anxiety.
True
Many dancers may withdraw from social interactions as a maladaptive coping strategy to manage stress or avoid perceived criticism.
A dancer attempting to alleviate anxiety by *repeatedly* focusing on or acting on aspects of technique or appearance are described as _________ behaviors.
Obsessive or Compulsive
This coping skill involves setting and enforcing personal barriers to protect one's physical and emotional space.
Boundary Setting
This term refers to the capacity to repeatedly bounce back from challenges such as injuries, criticism, performance stress, and emotional or mental struggles. However, it does not prevent one from feeling the effects of stress or anxiety.
Resilience
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
Mushroom
T/F: Group therapy is often less effective for dancers compared to individual therapy due to the competitive nature of the dance environment.
False
Group therapy can be beneficial for dancers, as it fosters shared experiences, peer support, and reduces feelings of isolation.
In response to overwhelming stress or trauma, a dancer might unconsciously disengage and detach from one’s body or emotions, effectively disconnecting from reality. What is this mental process called?
Dissociation
This coping strategy involves identifying and challenging our negative self-talk and replacing it with positive affirmations.
Cognitive Restructuring
These thoughts refer to persistent and intrusive obsessions with *perceived* flaws or defects in one's appearance that are not observable to others.
Body Dysmorphic Thoughts
What is a word made up of 4 letters? Yet is also made up of 3. Sometimes is written with 9 letters, and then with 4. Rarely consists of 6, and never is written with 5.
That's correct! The word 'what' has 4 letters in it, 'yet' has three, 'sometimes' has 9, 'then' has 4, 'rarely' has 6, and 'never' has 5.