Weekly Topics
What was the topic of the fourth week of Parenting Journey (10/3/25)?
What is... Technology with Balance!
What activity of self-care involves a/the bathroom?
What is... taking a shower/bath!
Why is mental health important?
What is... it is important for overall well-being, quality of life, interpersonal relationships, productivity, achievement, and overall health. (any 1 answer matched counts for points)
Identify which is the thought, the feeling, and the fact:
You come home from work and see your teenage child is sweeping something in the living room. You walk further into the room and notice a soccer ball by the couch and that your favorite lamp is not in its usual location. You ask about the lamp, your child says "it broke-", you cut them off yelling "this is why we do not play ball in the house" and "you know that is my favorite lamp".
Thought: Someone broke it on purpose, they were being careless,
Feeling: Sadness/disappointment/frustration
Fact: Your children was getting ready to practice soccer outside. While walking around looking for their sneakers, they bumped into the end table next to the couch causing the lamp to fall and break (by accident).
Who is the Parenting Journey host and facilitator?
Who is... Donna Samuels! *round of applause*
What was the topic of the second week of Parenting Journey (9/19/25)?
What is... Managing Emotions and Engagement with Youth!
What activity of self-care involved a vehicle?
Going for a drive!
Is mental health more important than physical health?
What is... no! They are both equally important for overall well-being and quality of life!
Identify the thought, feeling, and fact:
You and your child are getting ready to go to an outdoor community activity. As you are getting your sneakers on you notice it is raining outside and know the flyer said it would be canceled if it is raining. Your child begins yelling, stomping, crying because they were excited to go to the activity.
Thought: "Our plans are ruined!" or "This is not fair"
Feeling: Anger/saddness
Fact: It is raining outside and the activity is canceled.
Who are the lovely staff that work primarily with our youth during Parenting Journey?
Who are... Isa, Alex, and Sam!
What was the topic for the third week of Parenting Journey (9/26/25)?
What is.... Alternatives to Authority/Defiance!
What activity of self-care involves other people?
What is... talking to a member of your support system!
True or false: Mental health conditions can impact daily functioning and quality of life?
What is... Fact! Mental health conditions may alter the way one thinks, feels, and behaves which can impact daily functioning in both positive and negative ways.
Identify the thought, feeling, and fact:
While on your way home from work you get a call from the school saying your child was marked absent from their sixth period class. The rest of the drive you mentally picture what else could have been more important than school and remember back when you were in school and the types of things kids skipped class to do. You get home and immediately tell your child they are grounded, take their phone, and send them off to their room.
Thought: "They were doing something bad/they are not supposed to do"
Feeling: Angry, frustrated, disappointed in them.
Fact: Your child was marked absent in error, there is another kid in their class with the same first name and the teacher was rushing to complete attendance, marking the wrong child absent.
What staff members do you remember joining for Parenting Journey meetings?
7 total, if you can name 2 you'll get the points though!
Who are... Gloria, Kayla, Femi, Jhon, Q, Tangi, and Christina!
What was the topic of the fifth week of Parenting Journey (10/10/25)?
What is... "Thoughts, Feelings, and Facts"!
What activity of self-care do you participate in?
What is.... literally any answer provided. Freebie!!
True or false: Medication is ALWAYS needed to treat mental health challenges?
What is... False! Medication is a great tool and can be very helpful for treating mental health but it is not the end all, be all of mental health treatment!
Identify the thought, feeling, and fact:
Following a siblings birthday, where they did not get a present too, your child expresses things like "I hate myself and this family" and lashed out at members of the family.
Thought:
Feeling:
Fact:
Who is the director of the Respite Program?
Who is... Tangi Walker-Rennalls! *round of applause*
What is the topic of todays session of Parenting Journey?
What is... Self-Care and Mental Health!
What activity of self-care do you do with your family?
What is... literally any answer! Another freebie!!
What is mental health influenced by... (2 things)
Identify the thought, feeling, and fact:
Didnt have time to finish... freebie!
Thought:
Feeling:
Fact:
What was the most influential idea/advice/piece of information you got from the Parenting Journey?
What staff shared it?
What is... literally any answer! Another freebie!!