Coping Skills
True or False: There are rules to coping skills- you must follow them strictly in order to improve your mood
False- there are no rules to coping skills! You can implement them any time and anywhere! Coping skills are any activity that make YOU feel better!
Ex: hard candy, spicy foods, sour candy, chewy food, ice water, etc.
What does the "T" in the T.I.P.P. Technique stand for?
What is Temperature change
True or False: Sleep is considered a form of self care
TRUE! Sleep is a very important part of self care
How old is Karis
What is 25 years old
Demonstrate 2 deep breathing exercises
Example: Square breathing, belly breaths, Infinity breathing
Name 3 ways to get deep pressure sensory input?
Ex: weighted blanket or vest, using colored pencils, swimming, getting a hug, getting a massage, using a body sock,
Name 8 different emotions
Must be 8 different emotions, and tired CANNOT be one of them
What does OT stand for? Bonus 200 points if you can explain what OT is.
OT= Occupational Therapy
In OT we explore coping skills, sensory techniques, emotional regulation and distress tolerance techniques, and mindfulness skills- plus a whole lot more!
True or False: Karis was born in California
False: I am MN born and raised!
Name your top 3 personal favorite coping skills
Every member must share their top 3 favorites
Do 5 pushups for some PROPRIOCEPTIVE sensory input OR spin around 5 times for some VESTIBULAR sensory input
All group members must do either activity to get credit for the points.
E_O_ _ON_L RE_U_ _TI_N
EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Name 3 mindfulness activities
Ex: Deep breathing, meditation, coloring, fuse beads, puzzles, word searches or crossword puzzles, mazes, sorting things, etc...
What sport did I play growing up?
(I mainly played 1 sport, but I tried 2 others and will give you points if you name any of them)
Dance
Other: Track, Ultimate Frisbee
Examples of correct answers: Helps to distract, helps to manage stress, decreases bad habits, improves mood and self esteem, builds confidence, improves mental and physical health etc.....
Sour food is good for what mental health emotion/ feeling?
What is anxiety!
Which of the following is NOT a DBT Skill
A. Wise mind
B. DEARMAN
C. ACCEPTS
D. Distress regulation
D. Distress Regulation
Name 4 sessions we have done in OT
***For an extra 100 points per session, describe what skills we were working on.
Example: During community coloring, we worked on flexibility, creativity, distress tolerance, patience, and emotional regulation
Karis will be the judge
I started on September 30th
________ is the practice of maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. It involves focusing on the present moment and being fully present, without judgment or overwhelm.
What is MINDFULNESSS
What is taste!
Fill in the rest of the word
D_ _TR_S_ _OL_R_N_ E
In what year was OT founded?
What is 1917
What month am I getting married in?
What is August