Stress Management Tips
True or false: Stress is always negative
False
Stress motivates us to work toward solving our problems. Reframing thoughts to view stress as an acceptable emotion, or as a tool, has been found to reduce many of the negative symptoms associated with it. The goal is to manage stress, not to eliminate it.
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Psychologist Carl Jung believed that coloring mandalas helped patients experience many of the benefits of _________, like inner calm and self-realization.
Name the two components of mindfulness
The number of support group meetings you need during IOP is ___.
16
This item mistakenly made its appearance in a Game of Thrones episode during the show's final season.
Coffee mug
Stress increases when things get hectic. This can be managed by making sure you _______.
Set aside time for yourself
In western culture, mental health counselors often use ________ as a form of stress relief, a tool for art therapy, and as a meditative exercise.
Mandalas
"A state of nonjudgmental awareness of what’s happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and senses."
Definition of mindfulness
The meeting you have one-on-one to evaluate your progress before moving on to Aftercare is called the _____.
Midpoint
This actor portrayed James Bond in the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies.
Pierce Brosnan
"Take a step back, and think about how important your stressors are in a broader context."
The above is an example of _____.
Keeping things in perspective
“We started seeing changes in heart rate, changes in brainwaves…the most amazing things occurred.”
The above quote from Dr. Stan Rodski is an example of what type of benefit from coloring?
Neurological
Give an example of a mindfulness activity
Mindfulness meditation, mindfulness walk, body scan, active listening, five senses exercise, etc.
This time is the latest you can arrive for group and still get credit for the day
5:10pm
The first Legend of Zelda game was released in Japan in the year ____.
1986
"Focus on completing quick tasks first. Having too many “to-dos” can be stressful, even if none of them are very big. Quickly knocking out the small tasks will clear up your mind to focus on larger responsibilities."
The above is an an example of ______.
Prioritizing responsibilities
The section of the brain that is activated in situations where you feel stressed or scared, which is relaxed during coloring, is called the _______.
Amygdala
Explain "awareness" in mindfulness, including the goal of awareness
During a state of mindfulness, you will notice your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations as they happen. The goal isn’t to clear your mind or to stop thinking—it’s to become aware of your thoughts and feelings, rather than getting lost in them.
This is the number of unexcused absences you can have before discharge from the program
3
Google Images was created as a response to a surge of Google searches for a picture of this in the year 2000.
The dress worn by Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammy Awards
This positive effect happens when you talk about your problems (even if it doesn't solve them).
Hormones are released in your body that reduce the negative feelings associated with stress.
Why is coloring considered a good "mind exercise?"
Coloring is considered a good mind exercise because it utilizes both sides of the brain’s cerebral cortex– an important system of control as it promotes motor skills and coordination.
Name at least two benefits of mindfulness, as seen on your "What is Mindfulness?" worksheet
Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety
Greater satisfaction within relationships
Improved memory, focus, and mental processing speed
Reduced rumination (repetitively going over a thought or problem)
Improved ability to adapt to stressful situations
Improved ability to manage emotions
What is the reason you are required to attend support group meetings outside of IOP?
To assure that you have a sober support network in place
This celebrity was offered the role of Phoebe in Friends, but she turned it down.
Ellen DeGeneres