Group Intro
How often does Mental Health Group meet?
1x per day (Monday - Friday)
What are some warning signs that your mental health is getting worse?
open-ended
Carl wants to get more sleep
How can we make this goal specific?
open-ended
depression is just being sad
False
True or False
childhood trauma impacts you as an adult
True
BONUS!!
can you give an example?
True or False:
You'll receive a punch every time there is a group
False
why?
What are protective factors?
things that boost your mental health and help you in hard times
Carl wants to get more sleep
How can we make this goal measurable?
open-ended
What is stigma?
Negative beliefs that society has towards something
What is something that might be traumatic?
open-ended
What should you do if a group topic is triggering or overwhelming
Tell me
What is a safety plan?
list of coping skills and support you can use before or during a mental health crisis
Carl wants to get more sleep
How can we make this goal attainable?
open-ended
What are some early warning signs of a mental health problem
Changes in eating or sleeping, isolating, low energy, numbness, using more substances than usual, irritability …
What is Trauma
An emotional response to a distressing event
What does it mean to "Respect Group Members"
Take turns sharing / don’t talk over others
Don’t talk about group members who are not present
Respect each other’s privacy / opinions / boundaries
BONUS!!!
Name 6 protective factors
open-ended
Carl wants to get more sleep
how do we know James's goal is relevant?
open-ended
you might avoid
asking for help
talking about your emotions / symptoms
treatment / recovery
What are some we can be affected by trauma?
Feeling scared, flashbacks, not trusting others, self-blame, anger, sadness, nightmares…
BONUS!!
What makes these challenging?
Name 2 group expectations AND describe them
confidentiality, attendance, use your words, respect group members, triggers, participation
What's included on a safety plan (name at least 2 parts)
Warning signs/triggers, coping skills, social supports, other protective factors, ways to get help
Carl wants to get more sleep
How can we make this goal time-bound?
open-ended
What's the difference between mental health and mental illness
Mental health: emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental illness: diagnoses, challenges with mental health
What is the difference between nightmares and flashbacks
nightmares: while you sleep
flashbacks: when you're awake