Leisure
CAMH Resources
Community
Coping Skills
100
What is leisure?
What you do on your free time that gives you a sense of meaning and a way to unwind after completing all your daily obligations.
100
Where is the unit recreation schedule located on the unit?
Beside the daily whiteboard and in front of the nursing station whiteboard
100
Name at least 2 recreation centre's in Toronto.
Trinity Community Recreation Centre
Parkdale Community Recreation Centre
Alexandra Park Community Centre
YMCA
and more
100
What is the purpose of a coping skill?
A way to deal with stress in a healthy way. To create a positive outlet for negative feelings.
200
Give an example of 2 leisure activities
Swimming, reading, going for a walk, dancing, going to the gym, bowling, painting, etc.
200
Where is the CAMH Library located?
RBC Patient & Family Learning Space
1025 Queen St West (MCCR Building)
Once a month we have the Toronto Public Library Pop Up from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Tues April 9th)
200
Name 4 public parks in the city.
Trinity Bellwoods
Stanley Park
High Park
Paul Garfinkel Park
Liberty Village Park
Lisgar Park
Massey Harris Park
and more!!!
200
What is box breathing.
300
Name 2 benefits of engaging in a leisure activity
- To improve mood
- To relieve boredom or stress
- To increase self-esteem
- To have a sense of accomplishment
- To have a sense of meaning
- To foster a feeling of community
- To improve social skills
- To increase physical activity
AND MUCH MOREEE
300
Where else can I go to if I want join more group programming?
Therapeutic Neighbourhood
Outpatient Programming
RBC Patient & Family Learning Space
300
If I want to register to a specific program in my city, what can I do?
Go to your cities website: https://www.toronto.ca/
OR
Call, go in-person, email, etc.
From there you can find things to do in your area, community centres or parks nearby and much more.
300
The internet is out for the night!
What are 3 healthy leisure activities you could do instead?
Yoga, read a book, go for a walk, paint, sculpt, crochet, knit, play a sport, colour, word puzzles, journal, exercise, etc...
400
Why is leisure important?
It gives a person the balance needed to focus on his or her other, more stressful, daily activities. It can be a way for someone to release stress from a long day or a positive way to deal with stress.
400
Name 2 groups that are offered on the unit calendar that promotes physical activity?
Take A Hike (biweekly on Fridays @10:30am - 12:00pm)
Fitness with Phillipe (Tuesdays @1:10pm-2:10pm)
Yoga with Jigna (Thursdays @3:10pm-4:10pm)
Gym, BGB (Monday 4-5pm and Tuesday 3-4pm)
400
What are 2 benefits of joining a community program? (i.e. volunteering, bingo group, breakfast club, etc.)
Sense of purpose
Meet new people
Improve social skills
Boost confidence
Community Engagement
400
How can knowing what triggers your stressful emotions help you?
If you know your triggers you can avoid situations that might trigger you and/or be ready to use a coping strategy.