Coping Mechanisms and Chill
Name a coping skill for anxiety
what is deep breathing, mindfulness, talking to a friend, exercising, yoga, aromatherapy, engaging in hobbies?
"You got this!"
Who is Ashley?
True or False, jumping to conclusions is a helpful way of thinking?
FALSE!!! You better have gotten this right!
What is the most common mental health condition in the U.S.?
Anxiety
Name 3 cognitive distortions
what are catastrophizing, magnification and minimization, overgeneralization, magical thinking, Personalization, jumping to conclusions, mind reading, fortune telling, emotional reasoning, disqualifying the positive, "Should" statements, All or nothing thinking?
Name an unhealthy coping skill
using drugs or alcohol, emotional eating, gambling, being on social media 24/7, adding to cart too much, avoidance.
"Yaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!" (claps)
Who is Sandy?
True or False: You can stop taking medications any time you want?
FALSE!!!
It is never a good idea to stop medications without speaking to a provider. Doing so can lead to withdrawl or other symptoms.
The main character in the 2001 movie "A Beautiful Mind" experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia
What is the client's nickname for Wednesday?
what is "Trauma Wednesday?
What are some examples of the coping skill distraction?
Adult coloring, word searches, drawing, watching a movie, going for a walk, exercise, doing a crossword, playing with a pet, drawing.
"Where are my keys????!!!"
Who is Karen?
True or False: Anxiety can be helpful.
TRUE!!!
It can help us avoid danger and gives us a boost of adrenaline to solve problems.
Laughter stimulates the release of which hormone linked to mood improvement?
Endorphins
Name the 4 trauma responses
What are fight, flight, freeze or fawn
Which DBT skill specifically focuses on helping individuals accept and tolerate painful emotions, rather than trying to change them?
What is Distress Tolerance?
"Hello everybodyyyy"
Who is Paul?
True or False: there are 204 bones in the body?
FALSE! 206...Were you paying attention in Jesse's group today??
What is the neurotransmitter linked to happiness?
Serotonin
What does the SMART goal acronym stand for?
What is
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time bound or based
What are the 2 main types of coping skills (categories)?
Emotion-focused and Problem-focused (or solution-focused)
"Two things can be true."
trick question: ALL OF US!!!
True or False: America is the country with the highest rate of depression.
FALSE!! China has the highest rate of depression.
What are the 7 dimensions of wellness?
environmental, spiritual, occupational, social, physical, emotional, and intellectual.
What are the three points in the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, Behaviors, and Feelings