Who is the best group facilitator at Gosnold?
True or False: Coping strategies are the actions we take to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotio
True
Provide an example of professional self-care
Saying no to extra responsibilties
This state of mind is used when feelings control a person’s thoughts and behavior. They might act impulsively with little regard for consequences.
The emotional mind
Where does an elephant keep its suitcase?
In its trunk.
How much of an ice-berg is above the water line?
10%
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
Drug/alcohol use, over eating, procrastination, sleeping to much or too little, social withdrawal, self-harm, aggression
Provide an example of psychological self-care
This state of mind is used to balance the reasonable and emotional halves. A person is able to recognize and respect their feelings, while responding to them in a rational manner.
The Wise mind
Why didn't the skeleton go into the haunted house?
He didn't have the guts.
Why do we write things down or draw during group activities?
To create new pathways in the brain, and to commit it to memory
What are 3 examples of healthy coping skills?
Exercise, meditation, deep breathing, etc.
Provide 3 examples of physical self care
exercise, healthy eating, good sleep
This state of mind is used when someone approaches a situation intellectually. They plan and make decisions based on fact.
Rational Mind
Why did the golfer wear 2 pairs of shorts?
Because he had a hole in one.
Name a cognitive distortion.
catastrophizing, all or nothing thinking, fortune telling, personalization
What kind of coping strategies often provide instant gratification or relief, but have long term negative consequences?
unhealthy
How often should you practice self-care?
As much as possible
This type of therapy can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
an investigator
Why is an iceberg a good metaphor for anger?
Anger is often a secondary emotion resulting from something under the surface like anxiety, fear, feeling overwhelmed, disappointed, frustrated, etc.
Name some thoughts or feelings we experience when we avoid things
Anxiety, worry, panic, reoccurring thoughts, etc.
Why is self-care important?
maintain balance, reduces risk of negative symptoms
______ are instantaneous, habitual, and nonconscious reactions to external stimuli. They are often outside of a person's conscious awareness and can lead to maladaptive behaviors.
automatic thoughts
What did the drummer name his two daughters?
Anna-1 Anna-2