The Tree of Life
Why are roots important to the tree?
- They help the tree to get water and nutrients
- They help to provide grounding and strength
- They help the tree to be resilient
- They connect and intertwine with other trees
Your sibling takes something from you that you were using
What would you do?
-talk to a parent
-take some deep breaths
-walk away
true or false:
TIPP stands for...
Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, Paired Muscle relaxation
True
Talking to a friend is an example of a....
a) thought
b) feeling
c) behaviour
Behvaiour
Name 1 aspect of your identity
-I am a boy/girl
-I am from...
-I speak...
-I live in Canada
Give an example of a storm
bullying, sickness, loss
Your friend keeps texting you but you need to study for a test
What would you do?
-set boundaries
-politely ask them to call again tomorrow
-be truthful
Give 3 examples of something you can do to relax
- go for a walk, watch a show, breathing, talking to friends, taking a hot shower, art etc.
How might your body feel/look if you are angry?
red face, clenched fists, stiff, furrowed brow, increased heart rate
What is an example of a positive affirmation?
"I am strong"
"I can do it"
"I am loving and kind"
Which part of the tree of life is our legacy?
The seeds
You see a group of friends talking together and think "they must be making fun of me"
What would you do?
- Challenge the negative thought
- join in the conversation
-look for evidence that they are not making fun of you
Wise mind is a combination of...
logical mind and emotional mind
Sarah has butterflies in her tummy, a rapid heartbeat and is sweaty. What emotion do you think she is feeling?
scared, anxious, worried
_______ means being in control of your mind rather than letting your mind be in control of you
Why are forests important?
- help each other to stand tall and strong
- provides shelter for animals
- help to withstand storms
You are at school/work and someone says something mean to you.
What would you do?
-talk to a teacher/boss
- walk away
- tell the person that what they said was hurtful
Name all 5 senses and give an example of how you can use one of the senses to feel calm
sight, taste, touch, smell, hear
Can you give an example of a sticky thought/negative thinking pattern?
Bonus: what can you think instead
eg. no one likes me, I'll never make any friends!
I have made friends in the past and I have positive personality traits
Give 2 examples of how you use the please skills
P- Physical health, L-Limit screen time, E-Eat nutritious foods, A-Appreciate nature, S-Sleep, E-Exercise
P- Physical health, L-Limit screen time, E-Eat nutritious foods, A-Appreciate nature, S-Sleep, E-Exercise
starting from the roots can you name all the parts of the tree of life
bonus: describe one of the parts
roots, ground, trunk, branches, leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, forest, storms
You notice your friend is crying by themselves
What would you do?
-be with them
-offer a listening ear
- ask them if they want some company
Teach a breathing exercise
square breathing
bubble breathing
belly breathing
Why is it important to control our feelings?
it helps us handle tough situations better. It makes us stronger inside and happier overall. Plus, it stops us from doing things we might regret later.
What is something you have learned from the ROOTS group?
Family's choice