Leisure
CAMH Resources
Community
Coping Skills
100

What is leisure?

What you do on your free time that gives you a sense of meaning and a way to unwind after completing all your daily obligations.

100

Where is the unit recreation schedule located on the unit?

Beside the daily whiteboard and in front of the nursing station whiteboard

100

Name at least 2 recreation centre's in Toronto.

Trinity Community Recreation Centre

Parkdale Community Recreation Centre

Alexandra Park Community Centre

YMCA

and more

100

What is the purpose of a coping skill?

A way to deal with stress in a healthy way. To create a positive outlet for negative feelings.

200

Give an example of 2 leisure activities 

Swimming, reading, going for a walk, dancing, going to the gym, bowling, painting, etc.

200

Where is the CAMH Library located?

RBC Patient & Family Learning Space

1025 Queen St West (MCCR Building)

Once a month we have the Toronto Public Library Pop Up from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Tues April 9th)



200

Name 4 public parks in the city.

Trinity Bellwoods

Stanley Park

High Park

Paul Garfinkel Park

Liberty Village Park

Lisgar Park

Massey Harris Park

and more!!!

200


What is box breathing.

300

Name 2 benefits of engaging in a leisure activity

- To improve mood

- To relieve boredom or stress

- To increase self-esteem

- To have a sense of accomplishment

- To have a sense of meaning 

- To foster a feeling of community 

- To improve social skills

- To increase physical activity 

AND MUCH MOREEE

300

Where else can I go to if I want join more group programming?

Therapeutic Neighbourhood

Outpatient Programming

RBC Patient & Family Learning Space

300

If I want to register to a specific program in my city, what can I do?

Go to your cities website: https://www.toronto.ca/

OR

Call, go in-person, email, etc.

From there you can find things to do in your area, community centres or parks nearby and much more. 

300

The internet is out for the night! 

What are 3 healthy leisure activities you could do instead?

Yoga, read a book, go for a walk, paint, sculpt, crochet, knit, play a sport, colour, word puzzles, journal, exercise, etc...

400

Why is leisure important?

It gives a person the balance needed to focus on his or her other, more stressful, daily activities. It can be a way for someone to release stress from a long day or a positive way to deal with stress.

400
Name 2 groups that are offered on the unit calendar that promotes physical activity?

Take A Hike (biweekly on Fridays @10:30am - 12:00pm)

Fitness with Phillipe (Tuesdays @1:10pm-2:10pm) 

Yoga with Jigna (Thursdays @3:10pm-4:10pm)

Gym, BGB (Monday 4-5pm and Tuesday 3-4pm)

400

What are 2 benefits of joining a community program? (i.e. volunteering, bingo group, breakfast club, etc.)

Sense of purpose

Meet new people

Improve social skills

Boost confidence

Community Engagement 

400

How can knowing what triggers your stressful emotions help you?

If you know your triggers you can avoid situations that might trigger you and/or be ready to use a coping strategy.