Coping Skills
Name a coping skill for anxiety
Distractions, grounding, positive supports, etc
Therapist discretion on your answer
What does CBT stand for
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What are the three types of communication?
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive
What was the documentary we just watched
The Mask You Live In
What are the therapists names
Double Jeopardy:
Who's who?
Ms. Kelsey and Ms. Katie
Double Jeopardy:
Who's who
What are distractions skills? How do they work?
Distraction skills keep your mind/hands busy. It's meant to keep you from focusing on the specific trigger for a few minutes
What are the three things that CBT looks at?
Your thoughts, your feelings, your behaviors
Give me a example of passive aggressive communication....
Ummm I'm fine with anything...I don't have a preference really
How does the school support your mental health?
Therapist discretion
What is Ms. Kelsey's dog's name
Acceptable answers:
Frank, Frankie, Franklin, Francis, FatSon
What is the difference between negative/maladaptive coping skills versus positive/healthy ones?
Negative/Maladaptive-hurt you or others, don't resolve the problem
Positive/healthy ones- help you to remain safe, keep others safe, help to resolve the problem
What does it mean if a thought is distorted?
The thought isn't based in reality or fact. It's not a helpful thought and causes you distress in some way.
What are some types of characteristics one may see in aggressive communication
Raised voice
Name calling/Put downs
Very close/no personal space
Red Face/Sweaty
Pacing
The documentary we just watched as a group....
What was it about?
Give a example of how our school community supports inclusivity for all
Gender neutral bathrooms
LGBTQ flag mural
Therapist Discretion
How can your positive supports differ from each other? (We discuss this when we're doing safety planning)
Some supports may just keep you distract/laughing and others may be the ones who listen/problem solve with you.
Give one example of the types of distorted thoughts
Examples of what we'll take:
Black and White
All or Nothing
Personalization
Minimizing
Mental Filter
Etc
Prompt: A teacher called you out in class for something someone else did.
Give us a example of how you would handle it with assertive communication skills
DJ:
Do passive and aggressive
Assertive- Hey Mr. _____ I wanted to talk with you about class today. You called me out for talking but it was actually ___ that was talking. I just wanted to make sure you realized it wasn't me and in the future if I'm doing something that bothers you, can you speak to me privately.
Passive: Don't say anything, avoid the class next time
Aggressive: (raised voice) It wasn't me! Don't call me out like that
What does it mean to feed the depression/anxiety monster
Double Jeopardy:
What does it mean to starve it out?
Depression and Anxiety lie to you. They want you to do things that make it stronger.
To feed: Isolate, self-injure, sleep all day, don't eat
To starve it out: To do the opposite action even if you don't feel like it (so tired you can't function --> do a small chore instead. Isolate from everyone --> do a facetime call or check in on a friend)
What is the skill of the month.........
Hint it's been up since September (don't cheat or your team is eliminated)
Smart Goals
Dearman is a DBT skill that works on communicating your needs/boundaries in a script form
D-describe
E-express your emotions
A-assert your need/boundary
R-reinforce (why they should do it for you)
M-Mindful
A-appear confident
N-negotiate
"They seem mad at me, I always upset them"
Double Jeopardy:
Why is this thought distorted?
"Their tone seems off. I will ask them if they are ok. I don't think I've done anything to hurt them or make them mad."
DJ:
It's mind reading. You are assuming you know what a person is thinking and feeling without gathering the evidence.
Give a example of a teacher who generally uses assertive communication in class and why you think they use assertive communication
Koester (sets the limits, gives your space, willing to listen to you and still enforces his rules)
Ms. G
How do you work on your mental health? What is a goal you have for your self and what steps are you actively taking
Therapist Discretion
What are all the fish names?
Double Jeopardy:
Connect the fish to the right color
Dory (blue fish)
Real Rap (red fish)
Kevin (yellow fish)
Agatha (white fish)