Life Skills 101
What’s the first thing you should do when you notice a leak under your sink?
What is turn off the water?
True or False: It’s okay to ask for help when you're feeling overwhelmed.
What is true?
This animated family lives in Springfield.
Who are the Simpsons?
What bus route connects Sooke to Victoria?
What is Route 61
Someone’s loud music is making your ceiling vibrate like a drum solo. What’s your move?
What is politely ask them to turn it down… or start your own dance party in the hallway?
This skill helps you plan how to use your money wisely.
What is budgeting?
Name one grounding technique for anxiety.
What is 5-4-3-2-1 (or deep breathing, etc.)?
This Canadian singer’s real name is Aubrey Graham.
Who is Drake?
This Sooke organization helps with housing support and community meals.
What is the Sooke Shelter Society?
You find a wallet on the street. What should you do?
What is turn it in to the RCMP or lost and found?
Why is it important to avoid using substances indoors in a housing environment?
To maintain a clean and healthy living space for everyone
Name the technical term for something that causes you stress.
What is a Stressor?
This green ogre lives in a swamp, values his personal space, and would absolutely put up a “do not knock unless you're on fire” sign
Who is Shrek?
What’s the name of the provincial program that helps low-income people with housing?
What is BC Housing?
You want to apply for a job but don’t have a resume. Where can you go for help?
What is WorkBC?
What’s the best way to stop your clothing from disappearing in the laundry room?
What is use a laundry basket and a timer?
This daily practice involves writing down things you’re grateful for and can improve mood over time.
What is gratitude journaling?
This actor plays both Deadpool and is originally from Vancouver.
Who is Ryan Reynolds?
Where can you find a free food bank in Sooke?
What is the Sooke Food Bank?
You feel a panic attack coming. What is something you can do right away?
What is breathe deeply or ground yourself?
This document outlines your responsibilities as a renter in BC.
What is a tenancy agreement?
Who first proposed the hierarchy of needs that includes mental well-being?
Abraham Maslow
This Marvel character is also known as the “Wakandan King.”
Who is Black Panther?
You want to see the sunset, touch the ocean, and maybe throw a rock into the void. Where do you go in Sooke?
What is Whiffin Spit?
You and your neighbour get into a heated argument that’s making others uncomfortable. What’s a healthy way to resolve the conflict?
What is taking space to cool down and then using “I” statements to talk it out?