Sessions 1 & 2
Name 4 feelings.
Happy, sad, angry, disappointed... etc.
What does the “HOT” in hot seat stand for?
Helpful other thoughts
What does avoidance mean?
Stay away from
Dentist, snakes
What is a strategy you can use if you or someone you know is having a panic/anxiety attack?
Eat sour candy
Squeeze an ice cube
What are 3 common reactions to stress or trauma?
Nightmares, thinking about it all the time, sad, angry, shame, guilt, not wanting to think about it, ... etc.
What 2 parts of the triangle are these sessions helping to connect?
Feelings and thoughts
When something bad happens to us, is it better to think about it and talk about it, or to try and avoid it completely?
Talk about it, not avoid it
True or False: We have the most control over our feelings.
False
Extra points if you can name what we have control over!
True or False: It is important to have support from people around you when you are going through a trauma.
True
What did we use to help us rate and measure our feelings throughout the group?
Feeling thermometer
What is a hot seat thought for the statement: Everyone hates me.
My mom loves me.
If you had a fear of elevators, what could you do that would help you get over your fear?
Take gradual steps with a fear ladder
Sessions 8 and 9 are linking what 2 parts of the cognitive triangle?
Thoughts and actions
What are 2 things you can do to help you cope when you have stress?
Relaxation, think of hot seat thoughts, write, play outside, talk, draw
Name the parts of the Cognitive Triangle.
Thoughts
Feelings
Actions
True or False: The hot seat thoughts are meant to be overly positive.
False.
What did we do in group to express our feelings about the stressful event, and we used it to help us tell our story?
Drawing, writing
What is a good thing to do if you aren’t sure how to handle a problem?
Make a list of possible solutions/outcomes
Why is it good to talk about your feelings?
Let them out, help digest them
What is one type of relaxation we practiced?
Bubble breathing, stuffy breathing, figure 8 breathing to name a few
What is one question you can ask yourself to help you when you have negative thoughts?
Is there another way to look at this? Is there another reason why this would happen?
Double Jeopardy! Name Mrs Gentile's favorite animal!
SKUNK
True or False: Anxiety plays an important role in our bodies and helps keep us safe.
True
What does confidentiality mean?
What happens in group, stays in group; secret, private