Physical Self-Care
Relaxation and meditation can help you effectively manage this.
What is stress?
These are people in my community who can provide emotional support.
Who are: Teachers, counselors, friends, parents, co-workers, extended family, neighbors, siblings, coaches, doctors, therapists.
A network of people who provide an individual with something practical or emotional.
What is a support system?
These are some common coping skills.
What are: Deep breathing, listening to music, drawing, going on a walk, exercising, watching tv, knitting, playing a game, squeezing a stress ball, petting a dog, etc. etc.
The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.
What is motivation?
Uses up excess nervous energy, endorphins, change of scenery, distraction. Probably some others!
This common chemical found in coffee and sodas can increase anxiety.
What is caffeine
These are some ways you can practice self-care in relationships.
What are: setting clear boundaries, clear and open communication, saying "no" when needed, honesty, ask for help, etc.
When a person is intentionally focusing on the present moment and noticing thoughts and feelings come and go.
What is mindfulness?
What are the three components of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)? which is the most widely used type of talk therapy.
Thoughts, feelings, actions
The body’s stress response (3 words)
Fight, flight, or freeze
Describe the “circle of control” concept and why it may be helpful in times of stress
Three circles: have control, have some control, have no control. Why helpful? Responses vary!
These are some risks associated with excessive time on social media.
What are: comparing yourself to others, anxiety, depression, bullying, isolation
A coping skills that involves daily writing down of thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling?
What is a group of cats called?
A clowder
The ideal amount of sleep you should be getting in night.
It depends! Generally they say 7-8 but many people can get much less than that and function pretty well.
Activities such as exercise, socializing with friends and participating in a hobby release these chemicals in the body that are associated with positive mood.
What are endorphins and/or dopamine
These are some social activities that promote social self-care / wellness.
What are: Joining a club, spending time with friends and family, playing a sport, playing online games, going for a walk with a friend, talking to relative, etc.
This is a grounding technique that is common in stress management. Several answers accepted.
What is deep breathing?
People who believe that their brains are able to learn, grow and adapt have what is called a: __________ mindset
What is "growth"
The part of the brain responsible for logic, problem solving, critical thinking, and which may also be impacted by stress is called:
The pre-frontal cortex
True or False - emotional self-care only occurs when one is stressed or overwhelmed by an emotion. Explain your answer!
FALSE - why? Because regular practice of self-care activities decreases our vulnerability to emotions and help us to be more effective at managing emotionally difficult situations.
These are components of emotional intelligence.
What are: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills
What can you do when you have a strong craving for a substance (drug or alcohol) that you know you should not be taking?
Various responses accepted, including distracting oneself for one hour, and calling a friend, exercise, etc
These are some things I plan to do to take care of myself over the weekend:
What are:
lets hear some examples!