Coping Skills
What is... the 5,4,3,2,1 technique
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns, often used in mental health recovery.
What Is... Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This cartoon took place in a pineapple under the sea.
What is...Spongebob Squarepants?
This group facilitator mentions their dog in nearly every group therapeutic session. Their dog is their best friend.
Who is... Carole?
This person's life story was depicted in the film Rocketman and has been sober since July 1990.
Who is...Elton John?
Describe one breathing technique pattern that is beneficial for reducing anxiety.
In the wise words of Austin... mindset =
What is...behavior?
Three of the five toppings Buddy the Elf puts on his spaghetti?
What are... Chocolate-flavored Pop-Tarts, Maple syrup, Chocolate syrup, Miniature marshmallows, and M&Ms candies.
This group facilitator can often be found offering affirmations and is known as the Affirmation Queen.
Who is... April?
This person was a backup singer for Lindsey Buckingham before they both joined Fleetwood Mac, and she has been sober since 1998.
Who is...Stevie Nicks?
Name one thing you can do to ground yourself when you're experiencing heightened anxiety, depressions, numbness, dissociation, etc.
What are... mints, sour candy, ice in hand, feet on cold pavement
What is the key to connection, according to April (and all of research)?
What is...VULNERABILITY!
This is the height of the Christmas Tree in the White House (must be within 2ft to be correct)?
What is...20ft?
This group facilitator played rugby at the collegiate level.
Who is... Morgan?
This person starred in Freaky Friday and she has been sober for over 23 years after struggling with addiction to prescription drugs.
Who is... Jamie Lee Curtis?
What is the difference between a self soothing technique versus a grounding technique.
What is...grounding shocks a system?
What are the 3 points of the cognitive triangle?
What are...thoughts, feelings, behaviors?
These types of candy are considered to be very grounding, especially if placed under your tongue when you're feeling heightened (anxiety, depression, triggered, etc.).
What are...SOUR candies!
Morgan's personal favorite are Sour Skittles.
These 2 group facilitators can often be found quoting lines from the following TV shows/movies: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and South Park
Stella and Austin
This person suffered an ankle injury and began struggling with prescription painkillers, as well as coping with alcohol. This athlete has now been sober since 1998 and played for the Green Bay Packers for 15 years.
Who is...Brett Favre?
What does Morgan say is the first thing to go out the window when we are in survival mode/traumatic experiences throughout childhood?
What is...CREATIVITY! And that's why we love expressive arts :)
These shape you and your perception of self, and influence the lens from which you understand your world.
What are...Core Beliefs (negative or positive)?
The difference between a dog and a marine biologist.
What is...that the dog Wags its Tail, and marine biologists Tag a Whale.
This group facilitator wrestled throughout high school and trained with having 300+lb individual sitting on his chest. He is also a secret poet.
Who is... Joe?
This person starred in Silver Linings Playbook and has been an advocate for mental health and addiction awareness. This person has been in recovery for 19 years.
Who is...Bradley Cooper?