Consequences of Abuse
Lack of confidence about oneself.
What is Low Self-Esteem
The "S" in SMART goals
What is "Specific"?
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Three ways to alleviate anxiety naturally
What is exercise, mediation, yoga breathing.. Other acceptable answers would be talking to someone, breathing into a paper bag etc
If you do what you've _____ ____, you'll get _____ _____ ______ _____
What is "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got"
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
What is Anxiety
The "M" in SMART goals
What is "Measurable"?
These are the four types of trauma responses
What are "Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Obey"?
This is a way anxiety can physically portray itself
What is muscle tension, gastrointestinal disturbances (IBS and GERD), headaches, nausea, sweating, heart racing, or insomnia?
Nothing _____ if _______ ________
What is "Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes"
This emotion can have us feeling extreme sadness, loss of interest in things, poor appetites, and insomnia/over sleeping
What is Depression
The "A" in SMART goals
What is "Achievable"?
This is when multiple traumatic events that begin at a very young age, caused by adults who should have been caring for and protecting the child.
What is "complex trauma"?
As a result of anxiety, individuals may avoid social situations or even avoid leaving the house. This is known as ________
What is "isolation"?
Progress, _________ ___________
What is "Progress, not perfection"
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
What is Resentment
The "R" in SMART goals
What is "relevant"?
Name an event that may cause someone to struggle with PTSD
What is War Natural disasters Car or plane crashes Terrorist attacks Sudden death of a loved one Rape Kidnapping Assault Sexual or physical abuse Childhood neglect
This coping mechanism includes opening up to friends and family about anxiety, seeking counseling from a professional, and joining support groups
What is building a support system?
First you _____, then you ______, so you can ______
What is "First you feel, then you deal, so you can heal."
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as:
What is Trauma/PTSD
The "T" in SMART goals
What is "time-based"?
Three common symptoms of PTSD
flashbacks, avoiding activities or places, hyperarousal, severe anxiety, emotional numbing, difficulty sleeping, night terrors, aggressive behavior, irritability, guilt, anger,
This psychological process consists of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment
What is mindfulness?
We are only as _____ as ___ ______
What is "We are only as sick as our secrets"?