positive thinking
What is one positive change you've made since being on the unit?
other examples: working on self, learned to talk about feelings
What is one healthy activity you can do every day to take care of your body?
Other examples: Drinking water, walking, showering, eating getting enough sleep
What is one thing that helps you relax when emotions are heightened?
Other examples are: journaling, music, cooking, meditation
What is resilience?
The ability to withstand or recover from challenges
Name one coping skill you can use when you feel anxious.
Ex. deep breathing, grounding, talking with someone you trust
What could you say to yourself when you’re having a bad day to stay positive?
What is one healthy choice you can make when you’re bored?
Other Examples: read, journal, try a puzzle
What is the name of the relaxation skill that helps people calm their bodies by slowing/focusing their breathing?
Deep/paced breathing
What is a support network and does it help increase or decrease resilience?
Having people in your life like friends or family to rely on during difficult times. Increase
What is a healthy choice you can make when you’re bored?
Ex. reading, coloring/drawing, group activities
What is one thing you’re grateful for today?
some examples: the staff, friendships
What’s one healthy way to deal with anger?
Other examples: talk to staff, walk away from the situation
What are some physical sensations that tell you your body is relaxing?
muscles feel looser, slower breathing, sense of heavy arms/legs, yawning, stomach at ease, heart is not pounding
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
A mindset where you view obstacles as an opportunity to grow or learn
Why is it important to know your own triggers and coping tools?
Ex. It helps prevent stress, anger, or unsafe behavior and keeps you in control, helps towards discharge