Vocabulary
Using your own words to restate what someone else has said
Paraphrasing
Type of communication - NO OPPOSITION
Passive
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A feeling produced in response to life experiences
Emotion
This emotion can be debilitating, but it can protect you from danger
Fear
The achievement of a person's best they can be
Self-Actualization
Type of communication - hostile and unfriendly
Aggressive
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children?
ADHD
The measure of how much you value. respect and feel confident about yourself
Self-Esteem
List 3 ways to manage your emotions
(How to deal with overwhelming emotions!)
Talk it out
Get Physical
Get Creative
The emotion that hides behind the "true emotion" and is often the result of frustration
Anger
Type of communication - Express yourself in a clear and respectful way
Assertive
What are 3 common symptoms of mental disorders?
Too much/too little sleep
Overeating/no appetite
Disconnection from others
Lost interest in things you used to love
Drug/Alcohol abuse
Lack of energy
The ability to UNDERSTAND someone else's feelings, behaviors, and attitudes
EMPATHY
Why is communication so important? (Give 1 reason)
Builds healthy relationships
Prevents misunderstandings
Lets you express yourself
Define PHOBIA
An anxiety disorder characterized by extreme fear of something that may not pose any real danger
List 3 active LISTENING SKILLS to show a speaker you are paying attention
Nod Head
Face the Speaker
Paraphrase
Ask Questions
Eye contact
List 3 symptoms of DEPRESSION
Too much or too little sleep
Over eating/Loss of appetite
Change in behavior
Disconnect from family/friends
Loss of interest
Overwhelming feelings of hopelessness
Drug/Alcohol use
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Define MENTAL HEALTH
State of well-being in which one can cope with the DAILY DEMANDS OF LIFE
Define DEFENSE MECHANISM
Unconscious behavior that is used to avoid unpleasant emotions
List 3 BODY LANGUAGES that could communicate your feelings
Cross arms, scrunched face, scratch head, standing tall, etc...
What characterizes OCD? What types of behaviors would you see in someone with OCD?
obsessive thoughts
compulsive/repetitive behaviors
An overwhelming need for organization/order/routine
List 3 tips on how to improve your self-esteem
Volunteer
List your strengths
Take care of your physical health
Reward yourself when you do well
Try something new
Choose supportive friends
Set goals
Have fun
List or describe 3 examples of DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Compensation
Daydreaming
Denial
Displacement
Idealization
Projection
Rationalization
Regression
Repression
Sublimation