Skills
This is a skill used to calm yourself when emotions are high.
What is breathing, grounding, or stepping away?
A sign that you need to deep clean your room, rather than just pick things up.
What is dirt, smell, or buildup?
This means owning your actions.
What is accountability?
This is a common sign of depression besides sadness.
What is low motivation or isolation?
When following a recipe tsp is the abbreviation for this small measuring tool.
What is teaspoon?
This skill helps you slow down in the moment.
What is STOP?
This is what happens when you only clean when staff tells you.
What is developing no routine or responsibility?
This behavior can quickly damage a group.
What is gossiping or disrespect?
To protect your peace you might set these lines to let others know what behaviors you will and won't accept.
What are boundaries?
You should change these fabrics on your bed at least every 1-2 weeks to maintain skin, health, and hygiene.
What are sheets and pillow cases?
This type of communication avoids direct expression of needs and often leads to resentment.
What is passive communication?
These are areas people miss that still need to be cleaned.
What are corners, baseboards, or under furniture?
This is the skill of saying what needs to be said even when it’s uncomfortable.
What is assertiveness?
This happens when someone isolates themselves and avoids people or activities.
What is withdrawal?
When doing laundry you should separate your clothes into these 2 groups to prevent color bleeding.
What are lights and darks?
This means following through on commitments even when it’s difficult.
What is integrity?
This item should not be shared because it spreads bacteria and infections.
What is a toothbrush?
This is what it’s called when someone blames others instead of owning their part.
What is deflecting?
This happens when someone expects the worst possible outcome without evidence.
What is catastrophizing?
This is the safest way to defrost frozen meat not on the counter.
This grounding technique asks you to name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and one you can taste.
What is 5-4-3-2-1?
This is the most missed area when washing your body.
What is the belly button?
Who is your favorite employee here at STEPS?
Who is Kara?
Mental health disorders are more common in this gender.
What are women?
If a specific outlet stops working or a light flickers out in one room, you may need to reset a switch in this metal box.