Thoughts, behaviors and skills that are used during stressful times or when you feel triggered.
coping skills
painting, drawing, doodling, coloring
art therapy
Telling the truth with yourself and with others
Honesty
An idea or objective that is set to achieve. Someone might take steps to achieve their ___
Goal
In early childhood had struggled with substance use
Expressed becoming a mother had pushed her towards sobriety to give her child a better life.
Once becoming sober created their own production company known as Flower Films
drew barrymore
controlled breathing when you hold in your breathe for 4 seconds and let go of your breathe for 4 seconds
Boxed breathing
Allows you to write down your thoughts and feelings so you can have space to reflect and express yourself
jouranling
Supporting someone through the ups and downs, having a sense of belonging
Loyalty
To have an outline of what step can be taken to make sure we can avoid any triggers or dangerous thoughts/situations/feelings.
Safety Planning
Openly has spoken on her childhood trauma and has become an advocate for young girls to have access to quality education.
Was a single mother by the age of 14 y/o however lost her baby due to medical complications
Has spoken about being a survivor of abuse
Graduated from Tennesse State University with a B.A in Communications
Began her career starting off in radio->tv news anchor->talk show host
Oprah Winfrey
this utilizes your smell, sights, hearing, touch and taste.
5 senses grounding
5-4-3-2-1 method
listening to music
When you are able to understand (or try) to understand someone else's feelings or what they are going through
Empathy
Boundaries
Mexicana/Native American Artist, songwriter, actor
Openly has spoken and advocated in regard to her experience in SA, SUD, DV and mental health.
Extensive media coverage on her journey to sobriety has pushed her to better represent what recovery can look like
Demi Lovato
When you are focused on your surroundings and your inner self so you can come to a place of peace
meditation
Talking to someone, asking for help, reaching out
Being open to understanding others viewpoints or concepts you may not understand, part of being respectful.
Open-Minded
To be able to overcome, withstand and have the strength (perseverance) over hardships and obstacles in life.
Resilience
LatinX singer, rapper, songwriter, activist
Has expressed her experiences in SUD, childhood homelessness, and generational trauma.
Currently is very active in her role as a activist in speaking on undocumented immigrant rights, lgbtq+ matters, and systemic trauma
Sno the Product
When you check in on your body and start from the bottom of your feet all the way to the top of your head
Body scan
getting your body moving
ie. walking, running, pushups, yoga
exercising
when you speak up for yourself and, or when you speak up for others. You speak up for the right thing.
Advocacy
When you are able to know what variables (objects/people/sounds/topics/etc.) can set you off, can bring up negative thoughts/feelings or make you feel unsafe.
Identifying Triggers
She has spoken about her mother being a single parent being one of her biggest role models since her father was not present in her childhood due to being incarcerated.
Began writing songs and rapping at the age of 15 y/o and began posting on SoundCloud platform.
She went to school and recently graduated with a B.S in Health Admin
Has been a strong advocate in DV awareness and body positivity.
Meghan the Stallion