Connection
Feeling connected to others.
What is the description of connection?
Believing in one's ability and feeling confident in managing life's challenges.
What is the description of competence?
Showing kindness and understanding towards yourself and other.
What is the description of compassion?
Having effective strategies for dealing with stress and challenges.
What is the description of coping?
Feeling a sense of control and being able to make informed decisions about your life.
What is the description of control?
Community, Family, Friends.
What are some groups you can connect to?
Self awareness, Empathy, Resilience.
What are examples of competence?
Being kind, listening to them, helping people with physical or mental problems.
What are some ways you can show compassion to others?
Talking with someone, taking time for yourself, journaling, etc.
What is healthy coping mechanisms?
Time management, your reactions, your daily habits.
What are some things you can control in you life?
Active Listening, Patience, Offer Support.
What is the best way to connect to someone?
Knowledge and understanding, Communication skills, Emotional regulation.
What are the main things you look for when it comes to competence?
A person is more likely to feel safe and motivated to seek further help.
Why is offering emotional support just as important as offering practical help?
Substance abuse, isolation, aggression, etc.
What is unhealthy coping mechanisms?
Increases confidence, encourages motivation, increases resilience.
Why is it important to feel a sense of control in your life?
To have people to relate to and to talk to when in need.
Why is connection important?
Build confidence, resilience, and problem solving skills.
Why is believing in you abilities important for managing life's challenges?
to make sure they are validated in their feelings and are not alone.
Why is it important to listen without judgement when someone is telling you about their mental health struggles?
Promote self awareness, reduce emotional intensity, encourage reflection.
In what ways can coping strategies improve emotional regulation?
Reduces feeling of hopelessness, promotes a sense of safety, encourages a positive mindset.
How does feeling a sense of control impact stress and anxiety?
They are visibly struggling, After an event, When they hint that they need help.
When is it best to connect to someone?
Impacts the well-being, safety, and effectiveness of care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
What is the importance of competence?
It encourages connection, reduces suffering, and promotes over - all wellbeing.
Why is helping someone with physical or mental struggles an important part of compassion?
Reduces stress and anxiety, encourages problems soving, enhances emotional regulation.
Why is coping important?
Pause and breathe, practice, mindfulness, identify you triggers.
How can you maintain control over you reactions in difficult situations?