Girls group
Name the three Girls Group leaders...
1) Ms. Meredith
2) Ms. Charlotte
3) Ms. Sarah
4) Ms. Yasmina
5) Nurse Sydney
What is a coping skill?
An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations
When am I not allowed to walk up the hill to see nurse Sydney?
You are never allowed to see the nurse without telling a teacher or Ms. Charlotte at the front desk.
(It is a safety risk if we do not know where you are at, also nurse Sydney has many students to tend to, not only you.)
True or False - Self-care is a fix-all for mental health problems
False!
How many acres of land does Mill Springs Academy have?
85!
What day do we all meet for Girl's Group?
Every OTHER Wednesday before lunch.
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are healthy and not harmful to you or others.
How many minutes are you allowed to stay in the quiet room max?
You are allowed no more than 15 minutes in the sensory or quiet room. Why? Because if you are in the quiet room for too long, you will miss important class material.
True or False- around 1 in 5 Americans have a diagnosed mental illness
True!
What are the three C's at Mill Springs Academy?
Courteous, Considerate, Cooperative
What are the two Girl's Group golden goals?
1) Be kind to each other and yourself.
2) Be yourself and work as a team.
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are unhealthy or harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs
When are the only times I am allowed to leave school even if I drive?
ONLY when Ms. Charlotte receives your parents approval from either email or phone call and you MUST sign out every time.
(Leaving school without telling anyone or without approval from your parents causes mass panic and is a risk to your safety)
True or False- A mental illness can be caused by traumatic events like accidents, assaults, military combat, or natural disasters
What are three Examples of inppropriate feedback during levels...
“I heard that you…”
“You were so annoying when you were being crazy in Science class…”
“You are a good friend.” Without giving specific observations or a rationale for why/how they are a good friend.
Girls group consist of a monthly theme. Such as women leaders, women wellness, and more. Each week we will do different games and go over different material relating to the monthly theme. After every month the theme will change.
When should you practice coping skills?
When you're calm. Practicing when you're calm will help create patterns. If coping skills are not practiced, they are unlikely to help when you are experiencing strong thoughts or emotions
If you are currently a level R want to move up to a level L, how many extra volunteer service hours do you need?
If you are currently a level R, you will need 15 extra volunteer service hours to advance to level L.
True or False- If you have a mental health condition, you have it for the rest of your life
False; there are some mental health conditions that do need to be managed throughout a person's life, but many conditions are treatable and temporary.
What year was Mill Springs Academy founded?
1981
Please explain what Girls group is in one sentence
Girls group is meant to improve your life as a young woman in all aspects.
Which of the coping skills below are healthy:
Box Breathing
Overworking
Journaling
Positive Self-Talk
Social Withdrawal
Impulsive Behaviors
Box Breathing, Journaling, aand Positive Self-Talk
What three things do I need to do before being able to bring my dog or pet to school?
1) Request/ask your School's administrator if you can bring your animal to school.
2) A signed liability waiver; releasing MSA from responsibility for the animal’s behavior and the consequences of that behavior. This request also asks for confirmation that the animal has not been aggressive, fearful, or bitten a human.
3) Proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination (for cats, dogs, and non-rodent mammals).
True or False- All stress is bad
False- short term stress can motivate, build focus and resilience
What does each level at Mill Springs Academy stand for? (Level L, R, and C)
You must get ALL terms for the level correct to earn the points
LEVEL L – LEADERSHIP ROLE, LOYAL
LEVEL R – ROLE MODEL, RESPONSIBLE, AND RESPECTFUL
LEVEL C – COURTEOUS, CONSIDERATE, AND COOPERATIVE