Time Out
Used in order to have time and space to calm down and better cope with a situation.
What is a Time Out.
Ways to utilize Imagery in order to improve a difficult moment.
What is imagining a relaxing scene, imagine everything going well, imagine coping well. Imagine a world that is calm and beautiful. Imagine hurtful emotions leaving your body.
3 important documents to take with you.
What are birth certificates (mine and children), car title, house deed, divorce papers, green cards, insurance documents, rental agreement
Kansas, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Arizona.
What are places where Glenn has lived.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is Drug and alcohol, domestic violence, anger management. (And cognitive restructuring).
The minimum amount of time typically needed to calm down mentally and physically.
What is 20 minutes.
Ways to create new Meaning from painful situations.
What is focusing on any positive aspects of the situation. Repeat them to yourself.
Financial documents to take with you.
What are check book, credit cards, savings account information, money
Two. One beginning veterinary school in the Fall, and another at Art School.
What is the number of children Glenn has.
Ruth, Dawn, Claudia, Sabrina and Elaine.
Who are the administrative staff who help clients with scheduling appointments, Court documentation, and billing.
Two questions to ask yourself before returning from a Time Out.
What is, do I feel more peaceful and am I thinking more clearly.
Ways to use Relaxation to improve the moment.
What is progressive relaxation, taking deep breaths, taking a bath.
Personal items to take with you.
What are jewelry, keys, small items to sell, children’s toys, photos
The type of doctor Glenn is becoming.
What is a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
The four locations of DLC offices in the Valley.
What are Phoenix, North Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa.
The six steps to taking a Time Out.
Preparation
Give a signal for a Time Out
Leave
Calm mentally and physically
Assess if you are feeling better and thinking clearly
Return
Ways to stay One thing in the moment.
What is focusing your entire attention on what you are doing right now. Stay in the present moment. Focusing on the sensation of walking, working, sitting, etc. Body movement awareness.
Children’s items and documents to take with me.
What are children’s toys, school records, medical records, birth certificates
The number of groups Glenn facilitates at DLC.
What is 7. Four DV, two drug and alcohol, and one cognitive restructuring.
The first two are free, but a third will cost you $15.
What are absences.
True or False.
Time Out should be used as a way to avoid dealing with issues.
False. Time Out provides the time and space in order to better cope with a situation.
Ways to use self encouragement to improve the moment.
What is positive self-talk. Repeat “I can do this.” “This won’t last forever.” “I’m doing the very best I can.”
Three numbers to have for quick reference when I leave.
What are best friend, police, and shelter.
The two offices Glenn facilitates groups, does therapy, screenings, intakes and assessments in.
What is Phoenix and Tempe.
The most requested therapist, who also has zero Yelp reviews.
Who is Glenn.