Communication Skills
How often do you use communication skills?
Everyday
How often do you use self-esteem skills?
At least weekly
How often do you use resiliency skills?
Everyday (Waking up in the morning is an example of being resilient)
How often do you use coping skills?
Everyday
How often do you use mindfulness?
Everyday
What are the activities we did in group to practice communication skills?
-Creating passive. assertive, and aggressive statements
-Boundary setting
What are the activities we did in group to practice healthy self-esteem skills?
Self-esteem journals, positive affirmations, talked about ways to positively talk to ourselves, reframing, etc
What are the activities we did to increase our resiliency skills?
Gratitude work, identifies packet
What are activities we did in group to practice and identify coping skills?
Alphabet, stressful situations examples, discussion activities, etc.
What are some examples of the grounding skills we used in the beginning of group for our mindful moment?
Meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, safe place, deep breathing, RAIN, 5-4-3-2-1
How does communication impact our mental health?
-Our ability to communicate thoughts, feelings, and needs
-Setting boundaries
How does self-esteem impact our mental health?
It shapes the way we view ourselves
How does resiliency impact our mental health?
Our ability to work through hard times and bounce back
How does coping skills impact our mental health?
They are our tools to manage our symptoms
How does mindfulness impact our mental health?
-Form of coping skill
-Our ability to be aware of our body cues
-Our ability to ground ourselves
Why is continuing to practice communication skills important?
Why is continuing to practice self-esteem skills important?
To develop a positive view of ourselves and to identify our strengths/skills
Why is continuing to practice resiliency skills important?
To continue to work through life's stressors
Why is continuing to practice coping skills important?
We can be more confident using the coping skills, increase their effectiveness, and increase our ability to unconsciously use coping skills
Why is continuing to practice mindfulness skills important?
To find a grounding state that we are comfortable and peaceful with
What are the three examples of communication?
Passive, assertive, aggressive
For one negative thing you hear, how many positive things do you need to tell yourself to combat that negativity?
10 positive things
How does unpacking our identifies increase our resiliency?
We are able to process our privileges and oppressions
What are options of coping skills we can use during a panic attack or high anxiety?
Deep breathing, ice cube, fidgets, cold water, etc.
Provide an example of when in your life you would use a mindful moment?
Start of work, morning time, end of day, in your car, ect.