Strong Emotions and Recreational Therapy
True or False? We all have strong emotions?
True: We all have emotions, some of them are good emotions and some of them are bad emotions. How you convey your feelings is important.
True of False: we all deal with stress in different ways?
True: There are many ways to deal and manage stress.
What are somethings that typically bug us?
Too much noise
Swearing
Littering
People in my personal space
Why do we have boundaries in relationships?
We have boundaries because it helps us feel safe and comfortable in relationships
When do we feel grief?
When we lose someone
When you lose something special
Losing a pet
Losing the person to Alzheimer's
Losing your health or the health of a loved one
Losing a relationship due to break-ups
When someone special moves away
What are the four strong emotions we typical feel?
Happy, Sad, Angry, Worried
List some ways that you can cope with stress.
Scream into a pillow
Exercise
Dance
Practice Yoga
Take a deep breaths
Call someone/Talk to someone for support
Go for a walk
Take a bath
What can we do when friends disagree with each other?
Give each other space
Write down our thoughts
Apologize if you need to for your actions
try to understand the other person needs and perspective
When speaking about healthy boundaries, what model did we use to represent the relationships in our lives?
The Lighthouse Model. The lighthouse model was chosen because it is a warning system, it tells us there may be potential hazards present and that we should guard our trust with certain groups of people
What words come to mind when you hear the word grief?
Sadness
Sorrow
Loneliness
Confusion
Anger
What are some character traits that describe you?
Spell out your name and characteristic that describe you!
What did we use in our class to measure our stress levels?
A stress thermometer - Using a stress thermometer you can indicate your stress signals and relaxation techniques.
What makes a good friendship?
Someone that is trustworthy
Someone that treats you well
Someone that doesn't take advantage of you
What part of the lighthouse represents YOU as a person or an imitate partner?
The Purple part of the lighthouse! This represents yourself or an inmate partner in your life. With this person you can touch and trust freely based on previous experiences.
If I was your friend and I were grieving about something or someone, what are some ways I can help as a friend?
Listen to the person
Don't push them and tell them to get over it
Do not judge the person for how they feel
Keep in touch with them by inviting them out, be persistent
What's appropriate behavior on the bus when travelling to work?
1. Have your bus pass/money ready
2. Sit quietly in your seat
3. Give up your seat if someone with higher needs than you
4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself
What are some ways you can practice healthy self care?
Keep healthy - Eat well, get exercise, drink lots of water
Speak to someone about your feelings
Practice good faith through pray and worship
In conflict resolution, What animal likes to observe others actions and is sly with their actions?
What group of people are in the DARK GREEN part of the lighthouse?
People that you can trust or give a hug to at any time. You are able to share personal information with these people freely.
When speaking about grief and hope, what things can bring us hope?
Faith
Knowing you will see the person again in heaven
Knowing the person isn't in pain anymore
Which of the following are ways you can express your creativity?
A. Dance
B. Doddle
C. Sing
D. All of the above
What are some ways you can change a negative attitude into a positive attitude?
Movement - Exercise
Focusing what I am thankful for
Letting go of things that are weighting me down, or things I cannot control
What style of resolution is not saying anything to a person or only saying nice things to a person when in a fight/disagreement?
The Teddy Bear! The teddy bear wants everyone to like them so they just end of being nice to everyone, they don't end up saying anything mean to others to cause more issues within the relationship.
What are some examples of people in the SOS part of the lighthouse
Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, Doctors
These people are there to help in a time of need. There is a certain level of trust that is there because they are professionals and it is their job to assist you. However you should always be cautious of anyone that give you a funny felling in your stomach. Even though these are professional people doing their job, they may still be a chance they can break your trust.
What happens to our body when we physically feel grief?
You may feel a stomach ache
You may get a ache in your throat
Your heart can beat faster
You may have difficulty sleeping
Your appetite can change