Supports Systems
What is a support person?
Individual who provides assistance to another person!
This is how long you can be outside in 0 degree weather before frostbite can occur
30 minutes! If the temperature is -15 frostbite can occur in as little as 15 minutes, even if you are wearing protective clothing.
True or false, people will typically avoid stressful situations?
True!
True of false, the population of Sudbury is now over 200,000 people
False
Does a support person always have to be a licensed professional?
These groups of people are more likely to experience hypothermia.
Elderly, children, folks who are homeless, and those who work outdoors in winter?
True!
What is the largest land animal in the world?
Elephant
What are different types of support?
Physical Support, Emotional Support, Information sharing, ect.
These are the best ways to safely warm up after being out in the very cold.
getting out of the cold, remaining calm, removing wet clothing and putting on something dry, warm, and moisture wicking, making sure to cover your head. Drinking warm liquids and eating high energy foods. Using a heated blanket if possible?
What happens if you avoid something for too long?
What is the largest sea animal
Whale
Give me an example of a time where a personal support like a friend or a family member might now be enough? A time where you would require a professional for support.
Any answer accepted, when the support you need is beyond the scope of a friend. Surgery recovery, Depression ect
These are all considered symptoms of hypothermia
uncontrollable shivering, cold, pale skin, numbness, fatigue, poor circulation, disorientation, slurred speech, bluish or puffy skin?
When you avoid a situation, it only causes problems for that specific situation and does not impact other areas of your life?
False
What are the 6 colours of the rainbow?
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, Purple
Why is it important to map your support system?
Understanding the system in which you, your team members work can help you to identify targets for change and improvement, and better coordinate resources to achieve your common goals.
These are all considered symptoms of frostbite
Skin color: Skin may appear pale, yellow, bluish, white, grayish-yellow, or dark purple or black
Skin texture: Skin may feel abnormally firm or waxy
Pain: Skin may be red, painful, or aching
Sensation: Skin may feel numb, have a pins and-needles feeling, or have a stinging or burning sensation
Blisters: Blisters may appear filled with clear fluid or blood
Gangrene: In severe cases, skin and tissues may turn black and die
What are you teaching your brain when you avoid a stressful situation?
That the choice was safe and when you feel stressed you should avoid things again!
Finish the sentence,
According to Social Work Matt "**** is the hardest sport in the world"
Golf