HT Session 1
_______________ is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their potential, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively, and can contribute to his or her community.
Mental Health
_______ helps us go from a negative emotion to a positive emotion
Coping Skills
Your heart pounding, sweating, clenching fists, headaches, crying, breathing faster, knots or butterflies in the stomach, tense muscles and feeling hot are examples of what
Physical or Body Cue
There are three different kinds of communication. What are they
Assertive, Passive, and Aggressive
The short film we watched in our very first week is called what
Boundin
Give an example of a positive coping skill
Talking to a friend or trusted adult, listening to music, texting a friend, exercising, journaling, meditating
What are body or physical cues?
Warning bells or a signal that alerts you that you are undergoing an emotional change, such as sadness, anger, frustration, stress
This kind of communication involves you not having the confidence to ask for what you want. You may get taken advantage of and build resentment towards people in your life
Passive
DAILY DOUBLE: These three things are all interconnected
Thoughts, feelings, actions or behaviour
Give an example of a negative coping skill
Yelling at a member of your family, being physical with someone (fighting), hiding and refusing to speak to anyone, self-harm, breaking something
When noticing an intense emotion or physical/body cue, we can use these to feel relaxed and return to a calm state
Coping strategies - deep breathing, yoga, drawing, listening to music, running, working out, playing sports, talking it out
This kind of communication allows you to ask for what you want while being respectful. You love reaching a compromise and expressing your needs and wants while being open to listening to the needs and wants of others
Assertive
What do you have to change to result in a more positive action?
Thoughts!
These water dogs are used to rescue people
Newfoundland Dogs
True or False - The way we talk to someone has a big impact on our relationships
True!
Name one celebrity we discussed when I passed out the biography cards. What was the reason for talking about them?
To discuss how we all have setbacks and/or mental health struggles and a way to rebound is to seek support or help from others
There are three different kinds of thoughts, what are they?
Positive, Negative, and Automatic
We are often quick to go to the doctor for physical pain, why does it take us longer to talk to someone about emotional pain?
Fear of being invalidated/misunderstood, have been taught to keep things to yourself, unsure how to go to someone for help, stigma around discussing mental health, shy or embarrassed
DAILY DOUBLE: It is important to recognize how our self-talk impacts us. We can either be our biggest cheerleader and supporter or our worst enemy. Describe how choosing to be your own cheerleader will support you in high school
Allows you to have a higher self-esteem and self-confidence, you'll receive better grades, perform better overall, be happier