Self-Esteem & Communication
What type of communication style do we want to have?
Assertive style. You express yourself in a direct, respectful way.
Are emotions good or bad?
NO! How you deal with them is what matters.
______________ is sadness and hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities.
Depression
Eustress is __________ stress.
Positive (stress that energizes you and helps you reach a goal).
How many stages are there in the grieving process?
5
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
What is self-concept?
A measure of how you view yourself.
Who created the Hierarchy of Needs?
Abraham Maslow
What mental disorder is most commonly diagnosed in children?
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What are 2 ways that you can deal with stress?
Any of the following 2:
Take care of yourself (Exercise regularly, get enough rest, eat right)
Learn to relax
Build resiliency
Change your attitude
Manage your time
Suicide is the _______ leading cause of death for young adults.
Third
What is paraphrasing?
Using your own words to restate what someone else said.
What emotion is jealousy most related to?
Fear (of losing someone or something you love)
What is one cause of mental disorders?
Traumatic or stressful life events
Inherited
Physical disorders or injuries
What are the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome?
1. Alarm stage
2. Resistance stage
3. Exhaustion stage
What is the difference between a wake and a funeral?
A wake allows friends and family to view the deceased before the funeral (burial or cremation).
What are 2 important speaking skills?
Any of the following 2:
Voice volume
Tone & pitch
Using "I" messages
Empathy
Give an example of how anger can be expressed through words, actions, and non-verbal communication.
Words: Yelling, cussing, talking fast, etc.
Actions: Hitting something, storming off, destroying stuff, etc.
Non-verbal: Clenched fist, tense jaw, arms folded, etc.
What are 3 common symptoms of depression?
Any 3 of the following:
Lack of energy
Withdrawal from people
Loss of appetite or overeating
Too much or too little sleep
Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
What is the difference between positive stress and negative stress?
Positive stress (eustress) helps you achieve goals and negative stress (distress) makes you sick and keeps you from reaching goals.
How can you help a friend who is considering suicide?
Any of the following:
Take all talk about suicide seriously
Tell your friend that suicide is not the answer
Change negative thoughts to positive
Don't keep it a secret
Help your friend get the help of an adult
Describe 2 risks of having low self-esteem.
Any of the following 2:
Vulnerable to peer pressure
More likely to make unhealthy decisions
More likely to be more critical of self and others
Increased risk of depression and suicide
Explain what defense mechanisms are and do.
What are 2 events that can cause someone to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Any of the following: returning from combat duty (military), natural disasters (hurricanes), assaults or accidents, etc.
What are 3 changes that the release of epinephrine trigger?
Any of the following 3:
Breathing speeds up
Heartbeat increases
Muscles tense up
Pupils dilate
Digestion stops
Blood sugar increases
How can you help someone else cope with loss?
Any of the following:
Show your support through simple actions
Let the person know you are there for them
Allow the person to share their thoughts and feelings
Express your faith in the person's ability to cope