Coping Skills
Communication Skills
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70s, 80s, & 90s Slang
Classic Movie Quotes
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100

Which coping skill involves coloring, doing puzzles, watching TV, playing games, gardening, arts & crafts?

a. Distraction

b. Grounding

c. Emotional Release

D. Self Love / Self-Care

E. Thought Challenge

F. Access Your Higher Self

a. Distraction

100

When we communicate, the message is based on more than just the words we use. Which of the following statements about communication is true?

a. 70% is based on the words used, 20% tone of voice, & 10% non-verbal cues

b. 10% is based on the words, 40% tone of voice, & 50% non-verbal cues

c. 60% is based on the words used, 20% tone of voice, & 20% non-verbal cues

d. 50% is based on the words used, 30% tone of voice, & 20% non-verbal cues. 

b. 10% is based on our words, 40% tone of voice, & 50% non-verbal cues

100

What is the proper procedure to contact the property manager to let them know of issues with plumbing, air conditioner, roaches, loud noise disturbances, (neighbor’s), water leaks, fire/smoke detector, broken windows?

a. Tell Angela in the V.S. office.

b. Go to the office and verbally tell the manager when they are there.

c. tell other V.S. staff member

d. send an email describing the concern along with name, unit number and cell phone number?

d. send an email describing the concern along with name, unit number and cell phone number?

100

What was 1990s slang for your house, apartment, or your room. Wherever you lay your head.

Crib

100

Which 1986 comedy / horror classic is the line "Feed me! Feed me!" 

Hint: Staring Rick Moranis 

Little Shop of Horrors

100

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

Hint: Long running cartoon classic that began in 1999.

Sponge Bob, Square Pants

200

Which coping skill involves using your body & senses: smell fragrances, slowly tasting food, notice colors around you, walk in the grass.

a. Distraction

b. Grounding

c. Emotional Release

D. Self Love / Self-Care

E. Thought Challenge

F. Access Your Higher Self

b. Grounding

200

Which style of communication involves directly state your feelings and needs in a respectful manner, that neither shrinks from speaking up nor aggressively forces a perspective on someone else?

a. Passive Communication

b. Aggressive Communication. 

c. Passive/Aggressive Communication

d. Assertive Communication

d. Assertive Communication

200

What is the rule for overnight guests?

a. Guests can stay as long as they want provided, they behave.

b. Guests can stay for a period of 7 days, leave for 24 hours then return.

c. Guests can stay for a period of 3 days, leave for 7 days then return.

d. Guests have to be approved by the property management before they can stay overnight.

b. Guests can stay for a period of 7 days, leave for 24 hours then return. 

200

What is 1990's slang used to describe leaving a place or a situation?

Dip or Lets Dip

200

Which 1980s comedy classic are the the lines "Surely you can't be serious?" "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."

Hint: Staring Lesley Nielsen

Airplane

200

What guitarist notably performed on the Michael Jackson song “Beat It”? Answer: Eddie Van Halen

a. Jimmy Hendricks

b. Eddie Van Halen

c. Keith Richards

d. Eric Clapton

b. Eddie Van Halen

300

Which coping skill involves taking a bubble bath, long shower, buying a small treat, manicure your nails, cooking a special meal, cleaning your house (or just making your bed).

a. Distraction

b. Grounding

c. Emotional Release

D. Self Love / Self-Care

E. Thought Challenge

F. Access Your Higher Self

D. Self Love / Self-Care

300

Which style of communication involves passive communication but switches to subtle or indirect expressions that show anger?

a. Passive Communication

b. Aggressive Communication. 

c. Passive/Aggressive Communication

d. Assertive Communication

c. Passive/Aggressive Communication

300

What does proper attendance behavior look like when you come to groups. 

a. Arrive on time, dressed appropriately, turned off cell phones and not eating food you brought. 

b. Bring your cell phone and play games/txt during group 

c. Wear inappropriate clothes ( p.j’s, dirty clothes) because it doesn't matter who cares about that you are there.  

d. Arrive at group late, fall asleep and or don’t participate doesn’t matter as long as you are there. 

a. Arrive on time appropriately dressed, clean clothes, participate in activity, cell phone turned off and no outside food brought in as staff usually have snacks provided. 

300

What is a 1980s crude remark to tell someone to go away, stop bothering you, etc. 

Eat my shorts!

300

Which 1996 movie is the line "Show me the money."
 

Hint: This line was recited by actor Cuba Gooding Jr, stated to Tom Cruise

Jerry Maguire

300

Before embarking on a solo career, Beyoncé was part of what R&B group? 

Destiny's Child

400

Which coping skill involves helping someone else, medicating or praying, volunteering, work for a cause?

a. Distraction

b. Grounding

c. Emotional Release

D. Self Love / Self-Care

E. Thought Challenge

F. Access Your Higher Self

F. Access Your Higher Self

400

Which style of communication expresses your feelings and opinions strongly by yelling, criticizing, blaming, or verbally abusive?

a. Passive Communication

b. Aggressive Communication. 

c. Passive/Aggressive Communication

d. Assertive Communication

b. Aggressive Communication

400

Who do you contact if you need to cancel/reschedule your session time with staff? 

a. Tell Angela 

b. Call/contact Valley Star office and leave a message. 

d. Tell a neighbor/other Valley Star client to relay message to staff. 

b. You call the office/contact Valley Star and let staff know.  

(If you do not have a telephone, you come to the office and make a telephone call). 

400

What is an 1980s term for "that's disgusting," 

Hint: Was originated in Valley Girls. 

Gag me with a spoon

400

Which animated 1995 classic is the line "You are a sad, strange little man. And you have my pity."
 

Hint: The line was recited by actor Tim Allen, said to Tom Hanks

Toy Story

400

Who is the only country artist to have a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six straight decades? 

Hint: This is an old school female country mega star

Dolly Parton

500

Which coping skill involves writing down negative thoughts then list the reasons they may not be true. Imagine someone you love had these thoughts - what advice would you give?

a. Distraction

b. Grounding

c. Emotional Release

D. Self Love / Self-Care

E. Thought Challenge

F. Access Your Higher Self

E. Thought Challenge

500

 What style of communication refers to avoiding saying what one thinks and feels, often ignore their own needs, sometimes allowing others to walk over them rather than stand up for themselves. They may be self-deprecating, excessively apologetic, or reliant on others for decisions

a. Passive Communication

b. Aggressive Communication. 

c. Passive/Aggressive Communication

d. Assertive Communication

a. Passive Communication

500

Where do you find information such as day of week, and time for group meetings in the community room? 

a. You receive a group calendar from Angela in the office. 

b. You ask Valley Star staff members. 

c. You check the door/windows of Valley Star/group room to see posting times. 

d. You just show up whenever you remember and attend group. 

"C. You check door/windows for group dates/times.

500

Groovy was used to describe something that is cool, fashionable, fun or hip. What is an opposite slang term for groovy that was used in the 1970s?

Square

500

Which 1990s Christmas classic includes the line "Look what ya did, you little jerk!"

Hint: The line was directed at the main character Kevin McCallister, by his Uncle Frank

Home Alone

500

 What classic country artist recorded his two bestselling albums while he was behind bars?

Hint: This is an old school country mega star.

Johnny Cash

600

Which coping skill involves crying, yelling, running, taking a cold shower, watching something funny, popping balloons. Is great for letting out anger & fear.

a. Distraction

b. Grounding

c. Emotional Release

D. Self Love / Self-Care

E. Thought Challenge

F. Access Your Higher Self

c. Emotional Release

600

What are "I" Statements, and why are they important in communication?

Give 1 example per team member.

“I” statements are a simple way of speaking that will avoid blaming others. A good “I” statement takes responsibility for one’s own feelings, while tactfully describing a problem.

600

What items are you allowed to store outside of your apartment door? 

a. A small plant and a trash can

b.  A table 

c. A chair 

d. nothing 

d. NO items are allowed to be stored outside your apartment door! This creates a safety/fire hazard. Items should be properly stored inside your apartment. YOU ARE SUBJECT TO A VIOLATION NOTICE FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED APPROVAL FOR ITEMS. 


600

A 1970's expression for Today, we say “High Five!” but this was the cool (or hip) way of saying high-five back then.

"Gimme Some Skin"

600

Which 1994 movie includes the line "Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a bomb on a bus. Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour, the bomb is armed. If it drops below 50, it blows up. What do ya do? What do ya do?"
Hint: Movie stared Keanu Reeves and Dennis Hopper 

Speed

600

The head of what kind of animal is front-and-center in an infamous scene from the 1972 classic The Godfather? 

A horse