Stress and Anxiety
Name a coping skill that can be used for anxiety.
Deep breathing, grounding techniques, mindfulness, meditation, exercise, etc.
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry, angry, lonely, tired
What are the four communication styles?
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive, and passive aggressive
What is secure attachment?
develops when a child experiences consistent, responsive caregiving
What pop star’s fan base is known as the “Swifties”?
Taylor Swift
True or False: Anxiety is a normal feeling people experience.
True, anxiety is a normal emotion, it just means you are HUMAN.
True or False: Hunger only relates to food.
False.
What component of communication skills involves participating in a conversation rather than acting as an audience?
Active listening
What type of attachment is shutting down or withdrawing?
avoidant attachment
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Which Tip to Stop Overthinking from yesterday had to do with challenging our thoughts when we may be catastrophizing the outcome.
Distinguish between likely and unlikely outcomes.
True or False: When feeling out of sorts we should check for HALT.
True
False. Body language is a component of nonverbal communication and can help to show you are listening to the other person.
What does inconsistent caregiving lead to?
anxiety and uncertainty in relationships
What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
Refraction
Name one of the four principles of anxiety from my group last week.
Anxiety can't harm you
It is uncomfortable but unavoidable
Distinguish between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders
Avoidance grows anxiety
What can someone do when they start feeling lonely?
reach out to a friend, support group, or counselor
True or False: Speaking in a loud volume is a trait of assertive communication.
False. Assertive communicators speak in an appropriate volume which is usually not loud.
What type of attachment style does someone have if they say "You don't care about me!"?
people with anxious attachment
*often said when they feel ignored or unseen*
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
Summarize what the cycle of anxiety is.
Avoiding anxiety gives short term relief but leads to increased anxiety the next time.
(Leads to lack of confidence in coping with anxiety, does not allow for us to get comfortable with feelings of anxiety.)
Why can anger be dangerous for someone in recovery?
it can lead to impulsive behavior or relapse if not managed
True or False: Assertive Communication is about compromise.
True. It involves standing up for your own needs and wants while taking into consideration the needs of others.
What is the anxious-avoidant loop or push-pull dynamic?
this term describes the spiral when one partner protests, and the other withdraws more, escalating the cycle
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206