Group Topics
At the beginning of the year, we identify something we want to work on/improve on throughout the year.
Goal Setting
This is the automatic ice breaker played to get to one each other.
Two truths and One lie
What does Steve always say is either a fun fact or part of his two truths and a lie?
Loves to snowboard.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
SNOW DAY aka no group
As we get older, the expectations of ________ change. Sometimes they are easy and difficult to handle.
Relationships
An interactive game we like to engage in to channel our fun and silly side.
Jackbox games
He may not play this sport, but he loves to watch and has a preference for the team he cheers for
BASEBALL - GO YANKEES
Your interpretation of stress exploration.
Stress Exploration - Helps you to learn about your stressors, factors that protect you from stress. Stressors include daily life hassles, major life changes, and life circumstances.
Exploring your stress can be done with daily uplifts, coping strategies, and protective factors.
What we look forward to sharing during each group conversation we have
Highs and Lows
Something that has changed throughout the pandemic and has challenged us to adjust to in person.
Communication/ Social Skills
A activity we engage in during each holiday in a way of competition for fun
Word Search
He may not own one, but he has a soft side for this particular best friend.
Animals.
Something you can do when you are feeling stressed, worried, tense, or have too much energy.
Exercise
Would you rather give up social media/being on your phone or eat the same dinner for the rest of your life?
Something you can use to identify good things about yourself and how to use them.
Strengths Use Plan
A game that makes you use your brain to test your knowledge and creativity.
Scattegories
One of Steve's favorite things to eat.
Tito's Burritos/Chipotle
This coping skill helps in many areas of your life, including flexibility, improve sleep, and easing stress and anxiety.
Yoga
Whether we are in person for program (feels like forever ago), or celebrating a holiday, some times we like to do this during group.
Watch movies.
What does Independent Living Skills look like/mean to you?
A competition to see who wins first.
Bingo
Two things Steve relies on to drink on a daily basis
Coffee and Water
This type of inhale and exhale helps you connect with your body.
Square Breathing
Something you learned from the Making Strides Towards Independence Program