Attendance
How many hours should you attend to be present for the day?
3 hours!
What needs to be visible on screen?
You! Your whole face (eyes, nose, mouth), and the room you are in
Can you tell me why?
What tool can you use to ask and answer questions, or show that you have something to share when a peer is already talking?
Raise Hand Tool!
Where do you find this?
True or False: When groups are over for the day, it's ok for you to log off whenever you want
FALSE! Need to give your check out and remain in group until your facilitator dismisses you
Let's do some breathing exercises!
breath in for 4 counts, hold your breath for 4 counts, breath out for 4 counts, hold your breath for 4 counts
Repeat 3 times!
What is the maximum days per week you can attend?
5 days
True or False: Bullying, making threats, and being aggressive in group is allowed and ok
FALSE!
These types of behaviors are not acceptable in program, we want to build a space where you feel safe to share, learn, and grow
What should you use your 10 minute breaks for?
Going to the bathroom, getting a snack, getting a drink, moving around, doing homework, hugging your parents, and more!
How often do you meet with your therapist for session?
1 hour per week
Let's practice TIPP
Temperature - do you have something cold/warm around you?
Intense Movement - do some jumping jacks
Paced breathing - do 2 box breathings
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - tense your face muscles and relax them
What is the minimum days per week you can attend?
3 days!
What are the 3 questions you must answer before going to group?
1. Are you at home, or an address we have on file for you?
2. Do you have a parent or adult at home with you?
3. Are you in a confidential space?
BONUS POINTS: Why are these questions important?
What are 3 times you can turn your camera off?
1. During 10 minute breaks
2. After asking to step away (bathroom, moving rooms, parents calling you, etc)
3. When group facilitator says it's ok (guided meditations, journaling time, activities)
How many Adolescent tracks are available to attend?
3!
Peach: 10-12 PST, 12-2 CST, 1-3 EST
Purple: 2-4 PST, 4-6 CST, 5-8 EST
Red: 4-7 PST, 6-9 CST, 7-10 EST
Let's practice Leaves on a Stream!
What do you need to do if you are going to be absent?
parent emails virtualOP@discoverymood.com that you will be absent, and attend a make-up day IF NEEDED
What is confidentiality/confidential space?
A space where no one else can see or hear what is being shared in group, and you not telling others what was shared in group.
We treat shared information respectfully, it does not leave the group space
When should you ask for a check in?
When you are feeling triggered or overwhelmed in group, when you have any safety urges or risks, when you need to leave early, when you need additional support
Check ins are not sessions, they are to help you use your coping tools to help you return to group
What are your check in questions?
Emotion word, Mood thermometer rating, Safety concerns, risks, or urges, motivation rating, contributing factors (ADLs), previous commitment to wellness
Using DEARMAN, how would you communicate with your teacher that you need a 1 day extension on your paper that is due tomorrow?
Describe the situation
Express your thoughts and feelings (I Statements)
Assert -clearly ask for what you want
Reinforce - explain the positive result of your request
Mindful - staying focused
Appear confident
Negotiate - find a compromise
What are the steps to take if you need to leave early?
1. message your group facilitator
2. wait to be pulled by another staff member
3. your parent needs to confirm that you are needing to leave early (OR your parent emails ahead of time)
4. then you can leave at the time you need to leave
What are respectful behaviors in groups?
Listening, taking turns talking, using trigger warnings, using kind language, raising hand to ask/answer questions, not being on your phone, and more!
What else can you add?
Why are trigger warnings important?
We don't know what others are going through, and don't know what others triggers are
Rule of thumb: if others can imagine what you are describing, it's too much details to share in group
What kinds of groups are there?
CBT, DBT, ACT, Relapse Prevention, Life Skills for Bullying Prevention, Multi-Family, Academic Confidence, Bridge to Being
Let's practice mindfulness meditation!