Communication Skills
When do we use communication?
Everywhere during everyday/ All the time
When do we engage with our community?
Looks different per person; sometimes it can be daily, weekly, or monthly / Also it can happen in many different ways
When do we use our self-esteem skills?
Everyday with how we view and talk to ourselves
When do we use our resiliency?
Every time we are faced with adversity or barriers
When do we use coping skills?
What activity did we do together in group for us to practice our communication skills?
The passive vs. assertive vs. aggressive worksheet / Creating assertive responses due to various situations
What activity did we do together in group to identify how we can engage in the community more often?
SMART Goal Worksheet with identifying one new goal or one on-going goal / Provided community resources hand-out
What activity did we do in group to practice our self-esteem skills?
Gratitude Jars / Strengths & Qualities worksheet
What activity did we do in group to practice developing our resiliency skills?
Identities activity from the Resiliency Workbook
What activity did we do in group to explore new coping skills and identify when we can use them?
Identified coping skills, identified stressful situations and mental health symptoms, and then identified what coping skills we can use per situation or symptom
How can we practice assertive communication independently or with others?
Talking to yourself in the mirror with assertive responses or practicing mock conversations with a safe individual
How do we practice increasing our social engagement within our community?
We can attend new events, support groups, connecting with online resources, and educating ourselves about our community
How can we practice our self-esteem skills independently?
Journal entries, positive self-talk, alternatives to apologies, asking yourself if you would talk to a loved one like this, and leaning on social support
How can we practice our resiliency skills?
Building awareness of our identities and the oppressions that come with each identity, self-care, and educating ourselves and others
How can we practice coping skills independently?
Learning new coping skills and taking the time to practice them when we are grounded, starting new hobbies, starting a self-care routine, verbally processing with others, and creating awareness of how we respond
What is assertive communication?
Expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others.
How does accessing community resources affect our mental health?
We can learn from other experiences, provide confidence, exchange support, and normalize symptoms.
How does self-esteem affect our mental health?
Affects the way we look and talk to ourselves, affects how likely we are to make changes or takes chances, and affects how worthy we think we are
How can our resiliency affect our mental health?
Our ability to be able to cope through tough situations we face in life
What is a coping skill?
"Coping refers to conscious strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions" / tools or skills we use to help manage stress or mental health symptoms
"I understand that you want to go out today, but unfortunately I am feeling sick and cannot go."
What are some of the resources that are happening in Rochester? (hand-out)
Queer book club, Queer art night, Drag shows, NAMI support groups, Facebook groups, and Lavender magazine
What is an example of positive self-esteem?
Knowing and giving myself credit for my strengths and abilities, being gracious with yourself, and positively talking to yourself in your head our out loud with others
What is an example of being resilient?
Finding alternative ways to meeting our goals when we run into barriers, not giving up mentality, or overcoming family/personal histories of traumas
What is an example of a coping skill?
Listening to music, taking a walk, journaling, deep breathing, positive affirmations, reframing, talking to yourself, verbally processing with others, and exercising