Stress Management
What causes stress (hint; individualized)
Crowds, Loud noises, Loss of loved one, illness/injury, Isolation, Finances, Moving, Change
Who is affected by substance use?
Everyone in your life
T or F: Mindfulness is a religion
False
Mindfulness is an exercise in staying in the present moment.
P or N: What is isolating
Negative
What is anger?
An emotion we experience when someone does something we do not like, says something we don't like, causes problems in our daily life.
False
What you ea and what you put into your body affects you long-term of sleep.
Bra
T or F: Mindfulness can benefit everyone
True
Imagine everyone was fully present in a conversation, listening to listen and not respond, takes time to think before acting. How would things change?
P or N: Exercising to release anger
Positive
T or F: Getting angry about things can leave you feeling out of control
True
What can you feel when you are stressed?
Anxious, Depressed, Exhausted, Alone, Tense, Upset, Overwhelmed, Insecure, Frustrated, Panicked, Afraid, Dizzy
How many hours does the average man sleep versus whatever women need?
Women need up to eight hours of sleep and men need about six hours.
T or F: Mindfulness is competitive
False
Mindfulness is a personal practice that happens within your own mind.
Your significant other cheated on you and continues to try and get in contact with you.
Walking away
What is visualizing?
This can be used to help you calm down. Thinking of positive things or things that make you happy
T or F: Your body knows the difference between physical and psychological threats.
False
What is addiction?
Compulsive drug-seeking and abuse despite its known harmful effects on oneself and others around them
T or F: Mindfulness helps people use more of their brains when angry
True
When angry, the frontal lobe loses the ability to make wise decisions. By using mindfulness techniques, it slows down your thought process.
Taking your time with daily life essentials or working to get it done fast
Take your time
T or F: Can a person be happy and angry at the same time?
False. Reciprocal Inhibition means that two feelings cannot occupy the same space at one time
How can stress benefit me?
Help motivate, boost memory, learn from the situation, somebody aches, annoyance, change in appetite etc.
A trigger leads to a thought, that leads to a ________, that leads to use.
A craving
T or F: Thoughts are permanent and define who we are
False
Thoughts are temporary. Your thoughts do NOT define you. Thoughts are constantly changing and shifting. Thoughts only have as much power as you give them...if you do not like your thoughts, sit back and watch them pass like clouds floating by in the sky.
Why are coping skills important?
Coping skills help to deal with negative things going on internally or in your life. Coping skills are to help maintain the balance for you.
Is it healthy for someone to be angry?
Yes. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts and problems.