JESS
List 2 ways you can improve your physical health and 2 ways you can improve your mental health.
Physical Health; exercise, eating healthy, regular check ups, getting in a routine
Mental Health; build a support system, talk to a therapist, have trusted adults, find healthy coping strategies, journal,
Form a coherent sentence using the following terms: Rizz, bussin, drip, cappin, gas, tea, gucci, lit.
"My rizz be bussin on this drip, no cappin, got that gas tea and it's gucci lit. Yo." - Jess
"One day I showed up in my new drip looking to rizz her up because she was bussin drip that was gucci lit and I gotta spill that tea. No cap." - Skyler
Be respectful and respect confidentiality are examples of ________ that were discussed in the first group?
Group Expectations
How can you deal with peer pressure?
Say no, use humor, get out of the situation, talk to someone you trust, be direct and confident, set boundaries.
People who have PTSD have a high chance of having a substance use disorder. True or False?
True
List 2 symptoms of anxiety and 2 healthy coping strategies for anxiety.
Nervousness, restless, tense, panic, increased heart rate, breathing rapidly, sweating, trembling, feeling weak, trouble concentrating
Be active, eat well, time with friends and family, decrease stress, deep breathing, meditation, physical exercise, self care
What can continued stress cause?
Mental and physical health problems - anxiety, depression, weight gain, heart disease, digestive problems, muscle tension, sleep problems, trouble concentrating, etc.
What are 3 criteria or symptoms of someone with depression?
Loss of interest in others, thoughts of self harm, self harm, feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities
Having a mental health disorder increases your risk for having what other disorder?
Substance use disorder
What are three ways you can find a therapist?
Call your insurance, ask someone you trust, www.psychologytoday.com, try an online therapy app, google therapy in your area
How might someone make you feel if they are ‘gaslighting’ you?
Questioning own beliefs, isolated, powerless, “crazy”, wrong, confused, anxious, question perception of reality
What are traits of a healthy relationship?
Respect, trust, honesty, compromise, individuality, communication, etc.
Is anger a primary or secondary emotion? Explain.
Secondary - there is usually a more primary emotion that triggered the anger or is underneath the anger. But anger is easier to express and gets attention more quickly.
List 3 pros and 3 cons of social media.
Pros- stay in touch- life hacks- spread info quickly, supportive online communities,
Cons- social isolation, bullying, stalking, comparing, false friendships, catfishing, misinformation, can lead to addiction
Which age range has the highest rate of sexual assault?
A) 12-17
B) 18-34
C) 35-64
B! Ages 18-34 make up over 54% of sexual assault victims.
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance are the five stages of what? (Hint: This happens when someone passes away)
Grief
Termination is the third of sixth stage of change. True or False?
False
The cognitive triangle shows the relationship between all of the following EXCEPT;
Thoughts, conversation, emotions, behavior
Conversation
Name three out of the six types of boundaries we discussed.
Physical, intellectual, emotional, sexual, material, time.
Give an example of harsh self-talk versus compassionate self-talk. Why is compassionate self talk more beneficial?
Harsh - You suck, you're a loser, you screw everything up, you're a failure, you suck at life.
Compassionate - At least you tried, you're not a failure, you are a good person, you've been through a lot, give yourself a break.
Compassion = growth
Using the anger cycle below, walk through an example situation - identifying what happens in each stage.
Triggering event, negative thoughts, emotional response, physical symptoms, behavioral response
GOOD JOB!
Secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and anxious-avoidant attachment are types of what?
Attachment styles
What are at least three things that should be on a good relapse prevention plan?
Triggers, coping skills, people who can support you, consequences of your use, meetings you can attend, goals, etc.
What is the "Power and Control" wheel?
Diagram of tactics that an abusive partner uses to keep their victims in a relationship.
Would you rather have a video game come to life, or get trapped inside a video game?
Bruh.