Weekend Planning
Someone we can contact this weekend if we need support
Family, friends, therapist, etc.
What are 3 ways to decompress from stress?
taking a nap, watching a TV show, doing a face mask, lighting a candle
the practice of accepting situations and events as they are, without judgment or the expectation that they will change
radical acceptance
What goes in a relapse prevention plan?
Warning signs, coping skills, distractions, supports
What is the appropriate way to order a cheese steak with cheese whiz and fried onions
Whiz wit
What are 3 productive activities we can do this weekend?
Doing the dishes, going on a walk, vacuuming, cleaning our room, getting a car wash, etc.
What are risk factors
environmental and biological characteristics that increase the likelihood of a person experiencing mental health/substance use disorders.
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
drug/alcohol use, aggression/violence, suppression of emotions, etc.
What is: a person, place, thing, or situation that comes from outside of yourself and can cause a response.
External trigger
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
Explain 5 4 3 2 1 exercise
5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste
a strategy to help people prepare for and manage stressful situations by anticipating potential challenges and developing coping skills
Name a healthy coping skills you want to try but have not
journaling/meditation/etc.
A plan that helps you manage your triggers
relapse prevention plan
What is the capital of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Name 3 healthy goals you can achieve this weekend
Taking medications as prescribed, practicing a coping skill, and journaling
What does SMART goals stand for?
specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time
Take a step back from stressful situations
Do something positive to get your mind off of things
What is distractions
Common triggers for substance use
stress/people/places/things/boredom/celebrations/conflict/etc.
What was the first toy to ever be advertised on TV
Mr. Potato Head
3 areas of self-care
physical, mental, psychological, social, emotional, spiritual
What are the 4 types of communication?
Assertive, passive, aggressive, passive aggressive
Behaviors people use to deal with stress, difficult emotions, or problems that may provide temporary relief but often create more problems over time
unhealthy coping skills
feeling discontented, frustrated, bored, resentful, stressed and anxious - what are these?
internal triggers
Shannon's most commonly said phrase
best answer wins