Nature
The part of a plant that allows it to photosynthesize: create nutrients out of light. Can turn different colours as per the season.
What is a Leaf?
Any overwhelming experience that overrides a person's ability to cope. An example would be a car crash.
What is Trauma?
Intentional movements to help boost present moment awareness
What is Yoga?
A state of feeling overwhelmed and out of control through intense anxiety or fear, often produces trembling, heart palpitations, racing thoughts, and sweat.
What is Panic?
A place to meet new faces, learn new skills, live and grow together with peers
What is Harbour Light?
The body of the tree and the mains structure holding up the rest of the branches and leaves. Also known as the bole of the tree.
What is a Trunk?
Anything that can be done to best manage thoughts, feelings and emotions for personal well-being.
What is a Coping Mechanism?
Any moderate to high level physical activity
What is Biking/Hiking/Running (many other possibilities)?
The act of offering physical, mental, and/or financial assistance to a friend, family member, acquaintance, or stranger when they are in a time of need. Can take the form of giving a friend a hug when they are Sad.
What is Support?
The historical home of Chinese culture and business in Vancouver - Close to Harbour Light
What is Chinatown?
The anchor of the tree in the ground. Helps stabilize the tree while also gathering nutrients from the rich soil below.
What is a Root?
One’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. The belief that one will be accepted or rejected by others. High amounts of this are good!
What is Self-Esteem?
Spending time outdoors
What is Forest Bathing/Hiking/Being Outside (many possible answers)?
Sharing information about oneself so that others can get to know us better. One of the core components of building friendships and developing intimacy. This form of information sharing is healthy and is associated with lower stress.
What is Self-Disclosure?
A beach that features a long pool, the longest outdoor pool in Vancouver. Very busy in the summer with tourists and close to West 4th Avenue.
What is Kitsilano Beach?
A tree-like perennial (contains wood) that has multiple stems and is usually less than 5-6 meters tall. A blackberry is this type of plant. Often used to create barriers between spaces, such as between houses.
What is a Shrub?
Rules that people set to protect their well-being and create healthy relationships. An example could be not talking about work when with friends.
What are Boundaries?
Connecting with those of a given faith for ritual, prayer, or discussion
What is Religion?
Negative beliefs around mental health conditions that can lead to discrimination. Something we want to try and get rid of, people are not defined by their diagnoses!
What is Mental Health Stigma?
Not needed!
Located at main street and nestled in False Creek, this geodesic and circular dome lights up with different colours at night and is an educational centre inside
What is Science World?
Name one type of tree, shrub, or other plant (ex. mosses), that can be found in the Vancouver area
What is Salal, Blackberries, Cherry Blossoms, Dogwood, Maple Trees (many other possible answers)?
An inclusive term used to describe people who process information differently from what's considered "typical”, such as those with ADHD.
What is Neurodivergent?
Acts of kindness toward others. Oftentimes, doing positive things for others makes us feel better than receiving gifts!
What is altruism/benevolence?
The belief that hard work, not innate ability, is what defines and results in success. An awesome mindset to have and one that results in greater amounts of achievement.
What is the Growth Mindset?
An iconic art and culture building which has greek orders (columns) and is located downtown along Robson street. There are often gatherings, demonstrations, and protests at this place due to its large plaza.
What is Art Gallery?