Weekly Topics
What was the topic for Week 2 (11/21/25)?
What is... How do you handle the holidays? Mentally, emotionally, financially, etc.
"Pain ___ is pain ___"
"Pain shared is pain lessened"
What does "letting it out" as a coping skill consist of?
**Multiple answers listed, points for at least 1 match
What is... yelling/screaming into a pillow, punching a pillow, crying, ranting, stomping, journaling, ripping up paper, throwing soft items carefully/safely.
What does "meeting youth where they're at" consist of/mean?
**Multiple answers, points for 1 matched answer or example
What is... matching goals, expectations, chores, consequences, etc to what is developmentally appropriate and achievable/doable for the youth.
Recognizing what youth can/cannot handle, whether that be in the moment due to a challenging situation or overall due to limitations or development.
Seeing from their POV/shoes, being supportive, listening, and providing adaptability.
Which parent has two teen sons?
**Hint: they're twins!
Who is... Sean!
What was the topic for Week 3 (11/28/25)?
What is... Youth Responsibilities - what system do you use?
"____ gives you ____"
"Attitude gives you altitude"
What does "planned ignoring" as a behavior modification technique?
What is... when we ignore unfavorable behaviors on purpose to decrease the motivation for youth to engage in the behavior.
A lot of times youth will do things when we "feed into it" or pay attention. Such as slamming a door, if we tell them "stop that" they might be motivated to continue to do it. If we ignore it, they don't get the desired reaction or attention and will likely stop on their own.
Regarding complicated relationships with our youth/kids
**Points if you know which staff said it
What is... it is never too late to mend a relationship with your child! Patience, understanding, and time re key!
Staff that shared: Christina
Who was out Jeopardy queen last wrap-up meeting?
Who is... Sha'Shanell!
What was the topic for Week 4 (12/5/25)?
What is... Managing Emotions & Engaging with Youth
"Hard is an ____ and _____ for _____"
"Hard is an opportunity and challenge for ourselves."
What are some truths/myths we discussed about mental health on 12/19/25?
**Multiple answers, need at least 2 matches
Myths: mental illness is a sign of weakness, you can "snap out of it" regarding struggles/changes, mental illnesses are uncommon, therapy and self-care are only for severe mental health challenges
Truth: therapy was not as common for marginalized/minority communities, you should enjoy any and all triumphs, it is important to acknowledge that you are doing the best you can despite circumstances/outside impacts/limitations,
**Multiple answers, points for at least 1 match
What is... Not comparing youth to us when we were kids, not comparing youth to other kids or siblings, taking a breath/break to think before reacting/responding, doing the opposite of what your parent did/would have done, doing what you wished your parent would have done if you were in your Childs spot, apologize when applicable/appropriate, be open and honest with self and child (if/when appropriate), and hold self accountable as well.
Which parent shared they have family meetings with their kid/kids?
Who is... Tiffany!
What was the topic for Week 5 (12/12/15)?
What is... Technology with a balance
"Cost" and "boss"
"You pay the cost to be the boss"
What are the 5 parts of the Grounding Exercise technique introduced to the group by Kayla on 11/14/25??
** Must be able to list at least 3 out of 5 parts for points
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
How to managing grief for ourselves/helping our kids to manage grief
**Multiple answers, points for 2 or more matches
What is... creating a safe space for them to feel/express emotions, memorializing who/what was lost, finding/joining support groups online or in the area, living for ourselves, celebrate positive memories if possible.
Which parents attended 70% or more of Parenting Journey meetings from 11/14/25 - 12/19/25?
Who are... Chrisheena, Sean, Tiffany, and Sha'Shanell!
What was the topic for Week 6 (12/19/25)?
What is... Caring for our Mental Health and Self-Care
Serenity, courage, and wisdom
OR
"winners ______, losers ______"
**Must have one fully correct
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"
"Winners do what they need to do, losers do what they want to do"
Modeling and mirroring were introduced as a coping technique used by a parent in group on 11/14/25, what is modeling, what is mirroring, and which parent introduced it?
**Points awarded for 2 out of 3 correct answers
What is...
Modeling is engaging in the desired behavior or activity to get youth to do it as well.
Mirroring is engaging in similar behavior as youth for them to experience/see how they're acting.
Introduced by Sha'Shanell
**Multiple answers, points for 2 or more match
What is... pause the conversation, set the boundary and move past, follow through with consequences/expectations, getting on the youth level, speak calmly and kindly, etc.
What parent attended every week of Parenting Journey from 11/14/25 - 12/19/25?
Who is... Nicole!!