Goal Setting
This part of a SMART goal asks a resident to clearly describe what they want to accomplish, such as “practice one grounding skill each morning.”
What is "Being Specific"?
This term describes the ability to recognize and name what you’re feeling in the moment.
What is emotional awareness?
Creating a calm, clutter‑free space for conversations helps peers feel safe opening up, supporting this dimension of wellness.
What is Environmental Wellness?
This principle refers to the universal energy behind all life and the source of our experience.
What is Universal Mind?
This basic social wellness skill involves listening fully to someone without interrupting or planning your response.
What is Active Listening?
A SMART goal that includes metrics such as percentages, frequencies, or quantities is demonstrating this essential characteristic.
What is “Measurable”?
Practices like journaling, deep breathing, or taking mindful pauses support this skill, which helps you stay calm during stress.
What is emotional regulation?
Peer supporters often encourage meeting in places with good lighting, privacy, and minimal noise because these conditions reduce stress and support this aspect of well‑being.
What is a supportive physical environment?
According to Sydney Banks, this principle explains how our moment‑to‑moment experience is created internally, not by outside events.
What is Thought?
Checking in with friends, responding to messages, and showing interest in others’ lives all support this key aspect of social well‑being.
What is maintaining healthy relationships?
A goal that stretches your abilities but still fits within your available time, skills, and resources reflects this part of the SMART framework.
What is “Achievable” (or “Attainable”)?
This aspect of emotional wellness involves understanding how your thoughts influence your feelings and behaviors.
What is cognitive awareness (or simply Awareness)?
When a peer chooses a location that feels comfortable and non‑threatening—like a quiet park bench or a familiar room—they’re practicing this environmental wellness skill.
What is creating a psychologically safe environment?
This principle describes the deeper sense of knowing or insight that arises when the mind becomes quieter.
What is Consciousness?
Being able to express your needs clearly while still respecting others’ boundaries reflects this important social wellness ability.
What is assertive communication?
A SMART goal that aligns with broader priorities—such as organizational objectives or personal long‑term plans—is demonstrating this quality.
What is “Relevant”?
The ability to empathize with others while still maintaining healthy boundaries reflects this emotional wellness capacity.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Peer supporters who notice how environmental triggers—such as crowded spaces or loud noises—affect someone’s emotions are demonstrating this awareness.
What is recognizing environmental stressors?
Consciousness simply means having awareness of _____________.
What is our thinking?
Recognizing how your emotions and behaviors affect group dynamics demonstrates this deeper layer of social awareness.
What is social responsibility (or social awareness)?
A SMART goal that specifies checkpoints, deadlines, or completion dates is fulfilling this requirement, which ensures accountability and urgency.
What is “Time‑bound”?
This emotional wellness skill allows you to adapt to setbacks, reframe challenges, and continue moving forward with purpose.
What is resilience?
Advocating for accessible, inclusive, and trauma‑informed spaces within a community reflects this advanced form of environmental wellness in peer support.
What is promoting supportive community environments?
Complete this sentence: "You are not broken and you do not need to be ___________. You already have everything you need inside of you to live a happy, joyous, life full of love."
What is "Fixed?"
Balancing your own well‑being with the needs of a community—such as resolving conflicts constructively or supporting group goals—reflects this advanced dimension of social wellness.
What is contributing to a healthy social environment?