Self-esteem
What is Self-esteem?
Your overall sense of your own worth, value, and abilities
Name 3 Healthy Coping Skills
Reading
Journaling
Listening to Music
Exercising
Meditation
What is a healthy lifestyle?
Something you do on a daily basis to maintain your health
What are the benefits of having social supports in your life?
more support, help during difficult times, shoulder to cry on
what month of the year has 28 days?
ALL OF THEM!
What are some ways you can practice healthy self-esteem skills?
Self-esteem journals, positive affirmations, talked about ways to positively talk to ourselves, reframing, etc
TRUE OR FALSE
Healthy coping skills work instantly and don't require practice.
FALSE !!
Coping skills can take time and hard work to be effective.
State an example of a healthy lifestyle
Brushing teeth, showering, eating, drinking water, etc.
How do you know if someone is a healthy part of your support system?
If they provide you with healthy support and do not bring on negative feelings.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
How does self-esteem impact our mental health?
It shapes the way we view ourselves
Why is continuing to practice coping skills important?
We can be more confident using the coping skills, increase their effectiveness, and increase our ability to unconsciously use coping skills
Why is maintaining a healthy lifestyle good for you?
Because it helps you feel good, clean, and improves your self-esteem, in addition to many other reasons.
What is one way you can build up your support system?
Meeting others
Talking with staff, family and friends you trust
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise
Why is continuing to practice self-esteem skills important?
To develop a positive view of ourselves and to identify our strengths/skills
What are options of coping skills we can use during a panic attack or high anxiety?
Deep breathing, ice cube, fidgets, cold water, etc.
Making small, realistic changes is part of setting this type of goal.
SMART goal
S:specific
M:measurable
A:achievable
R:relevant
T:time-bound
What are some things people need support with?
Physical issues, mental health issues, etc.
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
For one negative thing you hear, how many positive things do you need to tell yourself to combat that negativity?
10 positive things
What are the 3 main functions of a coping skill?
1. Manage Stress
2. Regulate Emotions
3. Overcome Challenges
How does having a healthy lifestyle improve your mental health?
By improving healthy lifestyles (exercise, healthy eating and drinking, maintaining hygiene, etc) it helps your body function better, helps you feel better, and improves your mental health.
One of your support systems is not providing you with help or support, what do you do?
Communicate your feelings and what your need
What has keys but can’t open locks?
A piano