Wellness Around Us
This type of wellness involves taking care of your body through sleep, movement, and nutritious foods.
What is physical wellness?
You feel frustrated after a long day. Name one healthy thing you can do to help yourself feel better.
What is taking deep breaths, listening to music, resting, or talking to someone?
** answers may vary. **
When you have a problem that feels too big to handlealone, you can do this.
What is ask for support / help?
This is what family members can do when someone is speaking to show that they care about what is being said.
hint: active ____
What is active listening?
What department at BGCN can families connect with to learn about wellness support and resources?
What is the Wellness Department?
Spending time with people who care about you supports this type of wellness?
What is social wellness?
This what you can do when feeling overwhelmed and need a moment to yourself.
What is taking a break?
This trusted person can help a child work through a problem at home, school, or in BGCN.
Who is a parent, caregiver, teacher, YDP, Site Coordinator, Wellness Intern, etc.?
Sharing meals, playing games, and having conversations together can help strengthen these.
What are family relationships or family connections?
These two types of professionals provide counseling support through the BGCN Wellness services.
Who are Licensed Social Workers and therapists?
Wellness is not just about being healthy physically. Name one other area of wellness.
What are emotional, mental, or social wellness?
When someone asks how you are feeling, this is an example of communicating your...
If a parent is unsure where to find resources for their family, this is a good first step.
What is reaching out to the Wellness Team or a trusted community resource?
When a family member is having a difficult day, one way to show support is to offer this.
What is encouragement, comfort, or a listening ear?
*answers may vary*
A parent has questions about what resources might be available to support their child or family. Which BGCN team can they approach?
double points if they can identify the coordinator who connects them to food banks and pantries, as well as provides food boxes every two weeks?
Who is the wellness team? (Kimberly, Hannah, Kayla, & Luke)
Bonus: Nutrition Coordinator, Jenn!
Getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals and taking breaks are all examples of this.
What is practicing self-care?
Your friend seems sad but doesn't want to talk. What is one supportive thing you can do?
What is giving them space, show kindness, or letting them know you are are there for support when ready?
*answers may vary*
True or False: Families should only seek support when they are experiencing a crisis.
What is false?
This means allowing each family member to share their thoughts and feelings without being judged.
What is open communication?
True or False: The Wellness Department can help connect families to counseling support.
What is True?
This means taking care of your well-being before a problem becomes overwhelming.
What is prevention or proactive wellness?
This practice involves noticing your feelings, and surroundings without judging yourself?
What is mindfulness / reflection ?
When a family connects with someone who can help identify resources, services, and additional support, this process is called..
What is resource referral?
*answers may vary*
When a family recognizes that everyone has different needs, feelings, and experiences, they are practicing this.
What is understanding, empathy, or respect?
Complete this statement: Wellness is not just about responding to challenges; it is also about promoting ____, building ____, and connecting families to _____.
Word Bank: Resources | Discipline | Supportive Relationships | Attendance | Well-Being | Consequences
What are well-being, supportive relationships, and resources?