Safety
You lose your job. What is a safe way to cope?
Ask for help. Rethink the situation.
Are these red flags or green flags?
LYING... STOP TRYING .....SAYING "WHY BOTHER"
Red Flags
List 3 types of physical self-care
Sleep, Stretching, Walking, Healthy food, Yoga, Rest, Exercise
What is the #1 coping skill in Seeking Safety?
Ask for help
How do you tell if it's constructive or destructive anger?
Destructive 6 or higher = explosive, intense, frequent, harming.
Constructive 5 or lower = aware, handled well, respectful
Which phase (safety - mourning - reconnection) has the goal to be free from substances, stay alive, learn to cope with problems, and gain control over your feelings?
Safety
Which flags (red or green) are messages or warnings of distress?
Red Flags
List 3 types of emotional self-care.
Forgiveness, compassion, kindness, practice gratitude, positive self-talk
Give 2 examples of setting boundaries.
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True or False:
Anger is a normal part of recovery from PTSD.
TRUE!! Keep it constructive!
Which phase (safety - mourning - reconnection) involves grieving about the past and how the trauma affects you?
Mourning
Are these red flags or green flags?
ISOLATION... TOO MUCH FREE TIME.... FEELING STUCK
Red Flags
List 3 types of Social Self-care.
Setting boundaries, having a support system, practice good communication, spend time with those you care about, ask trusted people for help
Explain "notice the choice point".
In slow motion, you notice when you could have made a different choice
How to heal from anger: Before.....
Motivate, observe cost of anger, get feedback, recognize how it feels in your body, notice who your anger hurts, develop a policy on anger, imagine how it would feel to control your anger
Which phase (safety - mourning - reconnection) is about reconnecting with the world in joyful ways: thriving enjoying life, and relating and working well with others?
Reconnection
Are these red flags or green flags?
BEING POSITIVE... HONESTY.... CARE AND TRY
Green Flags
List 3 types Spiritual Self-care.
Time alone, meditation, yoga, connection, nature, journaling, go to a sacred space
Explain how you have tolerated an unwelcome feeling this week.
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How to heal from anger: During.....
Contain, delay or "time out", soothing activities, notice what you're grateful for, see the good in people, remember clear thinking, ask for help, remember your rights, stay humble
Name what safety means to you and how you feel safe in your life now.
Pick a Bonus Prize!!
Explain "spiraling" or "snowballing".
Can be good or bad. Downward means our symptoms get out of control faster and faster. Upward means better things start happening more and more as our recovery increases.
Name 2 ways you practiced selfcare this past week.
Pick a bonus prize!
List 5 safe coping skills (other than ones already in the game)
Double points!! You get 1000 points!!
How to heal from anger: After.....
Listen to vulnerable sides of yourself, listen to your anger messages, notice patterns, change 'shoulds' to 'wants', apologize to people you hurt with your anger, notice how anger gets misdirected, recognize you may need to mourn what you cannot change