Feelings & Emotion
This emotion is what you feel when something makes you happy or excited.
Joy
Getting 8-10 hours of this helps your brain and body recharge
Sleep
Name one Healthy way to manage stress?
Deep breathing, talking to a friend, taking a break, exercising, listening to music, engaging in hobbies, break down large tasks
Who is the person you talk to who is trained to help you work through feelings, stress, or problems.
Therapist
True or False: Only adults can have mental health problems
False!
True or False: Empathy and Sympathy mean the exact same thing
False
Getting 30 minutes of this a day can help improve your mood and energy
Exercise
True or False: Ignoring stress makes it go away
False
True or False: Anyone regardless or having a problem or not can see a therapist
True
True or False: Talking about your feelings makes you weak.
False!
What is the emotional response to stress, pressure, or perceived threats that is characterized by feelings of fear, dread, or unease?
Anxiety
What is the practice of being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surroundings without judgment
mindfulness
What are some signs that someone might be stressed?
Headaches, difficulty concentrating, staying quiet, irritability, changes in appetite, procrastination, changes in appearance, etc.
What mental health agency does your counselor work at?
Youth Eastside Services (YES)
Does therapy cure a person?
No! Therapy is only helpful when the person going to therapy becomes ready and willing for it to be helpful. Therapy provides an opportunity to gain insight into yourself and develop skills useful in facing difficulties. It is up to the clients to use these thoughts and skills in their day-to-day lives beyond the therapy session.
What emotion is this person feeling: crying, withdrawing from friends, lost of interest
Sadness
Limiting your time on this can reduce stress and help you sleep better at night.
Phone use or social media
What are coping skills?
healthy strategies used to manage stressful or challenging situations
True or False: Everything you talk about with a therapist in the therapy setting is private and confidential, unless you or someone else is in danger.
True
Myth or Fact : Mental health issues are caused by personal weakness or laziness
Myth
What is the term do describe someone hiding their true emotions behind a mask to avoid showing how they truly feel?
Emotional masking
What is the term to describe choosing foods that give you energy and nutrients, instead of eating out of boredom or stress.
Mindful eating
Stress can make emotions feel stronger or more confusing. What is the term to describe being able to notice and name your emotions.
Emotional awareness
What is the name for practicing coping strategies or new skills outside of sessions, that a therapist may assign.
Homework or Skill building practice/exercises
What is the term that describes a negative and often unfair perception a society holds against a person, thing, or group due to certain characteristics, which can lead to prejudice and discrimination
stigma