COMMUNITY RESOURCES
A place in the community you can rent books, CD's & DVD's
What is The Library
Leisure activities are more than just something you do in your free time. They have a positive impact on your ____ and____ health.
Physical and Mental
What leisure activities may help an individual cope with depression?
Exercising, meditating, journaling, talking to friends, listening to music
Something that keeps you from doing what you want to do is a ______ ______
Leisure Barrier
Give an example of a Social Leisure activity
Activity done with other people
Three places you can view animals
What is a Zoo, Farm, animal shelter, dog park
How could doing cross word puzzles, word searches, soduko and card games benefit you?
These activities require you to use your mental abilities which enhances problem solving skills and improves memory
What are unhealthy leisure activities used to cope with stress?
Substance abuse, self harm, over or under eating, zoning out into TV or phone for a long time, over sleeping, isolating
Name 3 leisure barriers you experience on this unit?
Not able to go outside, spend money, access to hobbies
What is Cognitive Leisure?
Activities to help improve your mental and cognitive function- games, puzzles, learning a new skill
Name Five different ways you can find out about community leisure opportunities in your city
The internet, library, community Rec dept., social media, newspaper, contact your school, community businesses, ask a friend, family, church
What is the benefit of participating in healthy, safe forms of leisure?
Physical health, self esteem, reduce stress, growth and development of new skill, fun
What type of leisure would be beneficial to someone who is anxious?
Relaxation/meditate, physical-getting the body moving helps release anxiety
If you do not own a mode of transportation how do you get to the places you want to go?
walk, bus, taxi, friend, family
What is Physical Leisure?
Activities that require body movement. improve physical functioning-aerobics, exercise, dance
Name TEN different places, organizations or types of volunteer work you could do in your community
Food Banks, Church, animal shelter, homeless shelter, retirement homes, cleaning up trash/parks, boys and girls clubs, salvation army, schools, community center, library, human and civil rights organizations, arts and cultural organizations, theater
True or false? does engaging in Leisure activities during the day create a more restful nights sleep?
True- Being more active during the day helps create a more restful nights sleep.
When you are feeling stressed which leisure activities helps you to cope?
Pt answers
What are some leisure barriers you've experienced in your life?
Pt answers
financial, isolation
Have you found a solution?
What is Relaxation/Meditation?
Activities that help a person relax the mind and body- guided imagery, PMR, yoga, Tai-chi, deep breathing techniques
A community resource you could use to enjoy being in nature
The Metroparks
Why is participating in leisure important?
Positive effects on social, physical, emotional and cognitive aspects of life. Overall benefits a persons quality of life.
How can you use leisure to help you cope?
Participating in leisure reduces stress, feeling of accomplishment, distract from negative thoughts
What are 3 leisure barriers that could stop you from taking a walk in your neighborhood?
weather, traffic, injury, time, safety
What is Spiritual Leisure?
Activities where someone submits to a higher power and or religious services