Diagnoses
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
Major Depression Disorder
What is one coping skill that you have used before
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Name one of your personal triggers
Example: _____ is a triggers my anger
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What kind of communication uses yelling, name calling, slamming doors, and throwing things
Aggressive communication
Drinking alcohol or using drugs are healthy ways to cope
False
Substances may temporarily numb your pain, but they won’t resolve your issues. Substances are likely to introduce new problems into your life. Alcohol, for example, is a depressant that can make you feel worse.
Exaggerated tension, worrying, and nervousness about daily life events
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
To put your thoughts down on paper
Journaling/Writing
How can knowing your triggers help you
If you know your triggers you can create a plan to avoid or reduce your exposure to that trigger or you can plan what coping skill you will use when you do come in contact with that trigger
Posture, facial expression, and hand gestures are what type of communication
Non-verbal
If a coping strategy works for someone else it will also work for me
False
The coping strategies that work for someone else might not work for you. It's important to develop your own toolkit of coping skills that you’ll find useful. You may need to experiment with a variety of coping strategies to help you discover which ones work best for you.
Persistent use of drugs despite substantial harm and adverse consequences. Characterized by an array of mental/emotional, physical, and behavioral problems such as: an inability to reduce or stop consuming the substance(s) despite repeated attempts; driving while intoxicated; and physiological withdrawal symptoms
Substance Use Disorder
Name 3 coping skills that you do not need other people or props to perform
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Deep breathing, mindfulness, counting, prayer, thinking of things you are grateful for, body weight exercise, visualization, positive self-talk, etc
Name 3 of your personal warning signs that you are being triggered
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Common warning signs include: ruminating/racing thoughts, yelling, isolation, shaking, increased heart rate, talking more/talking less, stick to your stomach
Someone is up in your face yelling at you. How can you deal with this in a healthy productive manner
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walk away, ask them to stop, ignore them, take a break
Proactive coping strategies can be an effective way to manage the future obstacles you’re likely to face
True
Proactive coping has been found to be an effective way to help people deal with predictable and unexpected life changes
Ongoing pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behavior toward authority figures that goes beyond the bounds of normal childhood behavior
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Discuss why physical activity is a healthy coping skill
During physical activity/exercise the brain releases feel-good endorphins, natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life
Define trigger
A stimulus-such as a person, place, situation, or thing- that contributes to an unwanted emotional or behavioral response
A reminder of past trauma
Give an example of an assertive "I" statement.
(3 parts)
I feel ________ when/because ________. I want/need ________.
All stress is out of your control
False
Persistently irritable or angry mood and frequent temper outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation and significantly more severe than the typical reaction of same-aged peers
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Explain the 5,4,3,2,1 grounding technique
5- things you see, 4-things you hear, 3-things you can physically feel, 2-things you smell, 1-thing you taste
Name 5 different categories of triggers
Just about anything can be a trigger. Six different categories of triggers are: Emotional State, People, Places, Things, Thoughts, and Activities/Situations
Name 5 characteristics of an assertive person
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Good eye contact, able to compromise, calm but firm voice, respects the rights of others, stands up for self, confident, good listener, good posture, etc
Your behaviors can be influenced by your thoughts and your emotions
True
Bonus 100-pts: What therapy modality emphasizes this concept?