Stress
Name three physical symptoms of stress
Headaches/migraines, Swearting, Back pain, nausea, indigestion, chest pain, tiredness/fatigue, asthma/breathing problems
What are three signs of a healthy repationship?
Respect, trust, communication, affection, kindness, support, safety, independence, ability to be one's self
What are five unhealthy ways to cope with stress?
Negative self talk, reckless behavior, aggressiveness, violence, using substances, self-harm, avoidance, smoking
What part of TIPP are you doing when you are engaging in physical activity in order to de-escalate emotions?
I - intense exercise
This is the strategy in which you put your situation in perspective by looking at something more painful or distressing you have been through and realizing how resilient you are
C - comparisons
Name three emotional/cognitive symptomes of stress
Worry, irritability, anger, loss of motivation, difficulty concentrating, moodiness, memory problems
Name three warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
Control, Dependence, Digital monitoring or “clocking”, Dishonesty, Disrespect, Hostility, Harassment, Intimidation, verbal attacks, name calling, physical abuse
Is it healthy or unhealthy to take some time before discussing an issue with someone who upset you?
BOTH. This is a trick question.
Taking time to "cool off" can be healthy if you let a person know that you need space and set a time to reconvene. Be careful not to STONEWALL!!
What part of TIPP are you doing when you count your breaths or hold your breath for a set amount of time?
P - paced breathing
This is the strategy in which you play a game, go for a walk or listen to music as a way to decrease stress levels
A - activities
Name three behavioral problems related to stress
nail biting, racing thoughts, restlessness, teeth grinding, lack of sleep, changed diet, interpersonal conflict, withdrawal/isolation, substance use, procrastination
This is the term used when a person quickly showers another with affection and gifts in order to gain control
Love Bombing
This tool is a coping mechanism in which you concentrate on and count tangible things in a room in order to distract from negative thoughts
Five Senses grounding
True or false: Using TIPP changes the chemistry of your body
True: The techniques in TIPP bring a balance to your body chemistry causing a natural calming effect
This is the strategy in which you might hold ice in your hand, take a hot bath or eat something spicy or sour
S - sensations
True of false: Long term stress can lead to heart disease, memory impairment, skin disorders and Depression
True: The lasting effects of stress have effects on the entire body and mind and can cause heart disease, mental health concerns, memory loss and even death
What are the three main types of abuse found in relationships?
Emotional/verbal, Physical, Sexual
This term is the ability to accept situations that are outside of your control without judging them, which in turn reduces the suffering that is caused by them
Radical Acceptance
What part of TIPP are you doing when you dip you face in cold water or apply an ice pack?
T - Tip the Temperature
This is the strategy in which you might help someone in need. You might volunteer, donate to a cause or buy a gift
C - Contributions
Before engaging in negative behavior ask yourself if you are.... HALT (name the four)
Hungry - did you eat?
Angry - can you calm yourself?
Lonely - reach out to a support
Tired - get some rest before engaging
True or false: A relationship can be both healthy and unhealthy
False: Often times an unhealthy relationship has moments in which it looks healthy, but this is usually in the love bombing phase while trying to "secure" the partner or after abuse. Healthy relationships will always involve health communication and arguments.
Give me a recent scenario that caused you stress. Give me one positive and one negative skill you could have used to deal with it.
Open
What part or TIPP are you using when you focus on the relaxation of tensing and untensing various body parts, such as the shoulders, while counting breaths?
P - paired muscle relaxation
This is the strategy in which you might change a feeling by doing something opposite like watching a happy movie if you are sad.
E - Emotions