Emotions
What is the word for being able to recognize and understand your own feelings?
Self-awareness
Taking deep breaths helps calm what system in the body?
Nervous system
Boundaries help protect your what?
Peace / energy / emotional safety
A professional you can talk to about your feelings is called a what?
Therapist / Counselor / Peer Specialist
Drinking water and eating meals are forms of what?
Basic self-care
Feeling nervous about something in the future is called what?
Anxiety
Name one grounding technique you can do anywhere.
(5-4-3-2-1 senses, deep breathing, stretching, etc.) Any answer can work, as we all use different technique
Saying “No” without guilt is an example of what?
A healthy boundary
Healing happens best when you do not feel ______.
Alone
True or False: Rest is productive.
TRUE
Name one physical sign of stress.
(Any: racing heart, sweaty palms, tense muscles, etc.)
Journaling can help you process what?
Thoughts or emotions
True or False: Boundaries can change depending on the situation.
True
What is one benefit of group support?
Shared experiences / connection
Name one way to show kindness to yourself.
(Positive self-talk, break time, treat yourself, etc.)
What’s the term for expressing your feelings in a respectful way?
Assertiveness
What type of coping skill involves getting support from others?
Social coping
What’s the word for when someone ignores your boundary on purpose?
Disrespect / Boundary violation
What does “peer support” mean?
Support from someone with similar lived experience
What is the term for beliefs you repeat to yourself to build confidence?
Affirmations
When someone hides their feelings and pretends everything is okay, this is called what?
Masking
What is one sign that coping skills are not working and extra support is needed?
(Examples: Behavior changes, intense mood swings, withdrawal, etc.) Remember asking for help shows strength, and isn't a weakness
Healthy boundaries require what 2 things?
Communication + Consistency
A safe space means we protect each other’s feelings. What is the rule about what we share in the group?
We keep it private and don’t repeat it outside the group.
The phrase for protecting your peace and energy is “____ boundaries.”
Setting boundaries