Mindfulness Practices
What is the practice of focusing on the present moment without judgment?
What is mindfulness?
How many hours of sleep do teens typically need each night?
What is 8-10 hours?
This level is NOT allowed in the dayroom. The only exception is if there is a safety issue.
What is level one?
This technique involves tensing and then relaxing each muscle group.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This term describes the ability to understand and manage your own emotions.
What is emotional intelligence?
Name a simple breathing exercise that can help reduce stress.
What is deep breathing?
Name one benefit of regular physical activity.
What is improved mood?
How many clients are allowed at the staff station at a time?
What is two at a time?
Name a hobby that can help reduce stress.
What is drawing or reading?
Name a common physical sign of stress.
What is a headache?
This type of meditation involves focusing on a single word or phrase.
What is mantra meditation?
This term describes eating a variety of foods in the right proportions.
What is a balanced diet?
What level has these privileges: May hold office as President or VP, may engage in outdoor activities, access to snack cabinet, can wear hats on the unit.
What is level 4?
Listening to this can be very soothing and help relieve stress.
What is music?
This technique involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to better understand them.
What is journaling?
Describe a mindful eating practice.
What is paying full attention to the experience of eating and drinking, both inside and outside the body?
Drinking this many glasses of water a day is recommended for good health.
What is 8 glasses?
Residents who are not on level __ should not be taken off the unit, including trips to the dumpster to take out trash.
What is level 3?
This practice involves visualizing a peaceful place to reduce stress.
What is guided imagery?
Recognizing and naming your emotions can help you do this better.
What is manage them?
This mindfulness practice involves scanning your body for tension from head to toe.
What is a body scan meditation?
This practice involves planning and organizing your tasks to manage time effectively.
What is time management?
What is a category 3?
Name a physical activity that can help reduce stress and improve mood.
What is yoga?
This strategy involves talking to someone you trust about your feelings.
What is seeking support or counseling?