All the Feels
What emotion(s) usually involves laughter?
Happiness, joy, embarrassment, confusion, nervous
Name 2 coping skills you can do in group
Take a drink, deep breath, fidget
Name 1 place where you feel calm and safe
Home, Park, Library, Beach, With friends, With family, Car, etc.
Self care is selfish
False!
What is the hashtag (#) symbol technically called?
An Octothorpe or pound
Where do you feel your emotions?
Body
Name 2 healthy coping skills
Deep Breathing, Mindful Meditation, Journaling, Small Pep Talk, Drinking Water, Coloring/Drawing, Talking to Someone You Trust, etc.
What is a hobby you enjoy doing in your free time?
cooking, cleaning, reading, coloring/drawing, socializing with family/ friends, exercising, walking, watching tv, sleeping, meditating, writing, creating collectible items (ornaments, hearts made out of rocks, poetry) etc.
All stress is out of your control
False!
Tell an appropriate joke
any answer
How can you control your emotions?
Notice triggers, change your thoughts, coping skills
What are some unhealthy coping skills?
Hurting someone, hurting yourself, breaking things, being mean
2 of my positive qualities are...
I'm easy going, I'm helpful, I'm reliable, I'm trustworthy, I'm a good listener, I'm a good friend, I'm strong, I'm brave, etc.
The same coping skills work the same for everyone
False
Name one person in your life you can talk to about your emotions.
Parent(s), friends, siblings, children, other family members, therapist, psychologist, nurse, doctor, psychiatrist, clinician, etc.
What emotion do you feel the most?
Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Confusion, Betrayal, Frustration, Boredom, Disgust, Surprise, Shame, Loved, Fearful
What are your favorite coping skills?
Deep Breathing, Mindful Meditation, Journaling, Small Pep Talk, Drinking Water, Coloring/Drawing, Talking to Someone You Trust, etc.
Positive self-talk is a positive coping skill. Give an example of positive self-talk.
" I am good at _____. I am good____. I like_____ about myself, etc."
Positive self talk can help calm you down and change how you handle a situation
True!
Which is your favorite recreation therapy group?
any answer
Name 3 emotions
Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Confusion, Betrayal, Frustration, Boredom, Disgust, Surprise, Shame, Loved, Fearful
Which emotions should you use coping skills for?
Anger, anxiety, stress, depression, etc.
2 things I'm proud of myself for are...
Coming to group, exercising, participating in group, eating, trying my best, taking my medications, socializing, using coping skills, etc.
Coping skills are like a habit, they take time and you need to do them frequently for them to work
True!
What are the names of your recreation therapist(s)?
Nguyen and Boothe