Dimensions of Wellness
Which of the 8 dimensions of wellness focuses on maintaining a healthy body?
Physical dimension
True or false. Utilizing breathing techniques are a healthy coping skill
True
What is a trigger?
An event or situation that may cause a relapse to occur
Name 1 person that is a positive support in your recovery and wellness
Social clubhouse staff, members of SC, doctor, support group, friends, family, partner
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
Attending you groups, communicating with your case manager, using coping skills, and talking to your friends or family are examples of how we can care for which dimension of wellness?
Emotional
Name 3 healthy coping skills
exercise, group therapy, talking our your challenges, taking a shower, deep breathing, journaling, relaxation techniques
Name a common event or situation that can trigger a relapse
Loss, fight with a loved one, phone call, unexpected news, being under stress
True or false. People are not always aware when their behavior has changed and they are experiencing early warning signs of relapse. For example, people might not realize that they are feeling unusually irritable. Instead, it may seem that other people are being especially annoying
True.
Friends, family members, co-workers, practitioners, and other supportive people often notice when someone seems different or acts out of character. These people can be helpful allies in recognizing early warning signs. If you ask them, they can be your “extra eyes and ears” for noticing early warning signs. You can tell them some possible early warning signs to look for, and let them know that you would like them to tell you when they notice these signs. You can also include them in your relapse prevention plan to help you take action and avoid experiencing a relapse.
I am tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
Candle
physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental
What is your definition of coping skills
What is the definition of an early warning sign?
An early indicator that a relapse may be occurring. A subtle change in experience or mood that indicates a relapse may be starting
What should be included in your relapse prevention plan?
events/triggers that caused a relapse in the past, early warning signs that you've experienced in the past, coping strategies or things that have helped when experiencing an early warning sign, people who can help me and what I need from them, people I'd like to contact in case of an emergency
What goes up but can never come down?
Your age
Reading, playing puzzles, attending classes, engaging in healthy debates are all ways to exercise which dimension of wellness?
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill
Give 2 examples of early warning signs
change in mood, social withdraw, eating less/more, not taking medication, feeling sad or low, sleeping too much or too little
What are 2 examples of treatments that help people recover?
individual therapy, group therapy, medication, peer support groups, psychotherapy, peer support
What has hands but cant clap?
Clock
Name two way you can improve your physical wellness
exercise, eat healthy, get enough sleep, take medications properly, see doctors regularly
When might you use coping skills? During what events or scenarios?
loss of a loved one, stressful situation, fight with a loved one, feeling anxious, work/job conflict
take medication properly, be aware of your symptoms and signs, build social support, participate in groups, use coping skills, share your experience with doctors, psychiatrist, case manager
What are the benefits of taking medication?
reducing symptoms, reducing the likelihood of relapse, decreasing symptoms
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