Take a Breath
Name 3 breath practices taught at TLC
exhaust breath, bees breath, box breath, infinity breath, 4-7-8, wimhof breath
What do you draw on in Self Care Practices group?
Bodymind map
Name 2 snacks offered at TLC
pop chips, orgain, ensure, that's it bars, belvita, trail mix, nutrigrain bars, yogurt packet, applesauce packet
How many #s are in a SUDS thermometer?
10
What is on our TLC logo?
Tree (originally a lotus)
What type of breathing would you do in HRV biofeedback?
Slow paced breathing, also called diaphragmatic breathing or belly breathing.
What is the name of body's vital energy that flows along specific channels or meridians?
Qi
What animals are kept on the premises?
Fish!
What is typically one of the first skills patients learn when they start at TLC (hint- it's a distress tolerance skill)?
TIPP
What is Dr. Roybal's first name?
Krista
What is exhaust breath (can also demonstrate your answer)?
Practice for distress tolerance of inhaling through the nose gently and forcefully exhaling through the mouth repeatedly until you start to feel a little light-headed, then stop and resume normal breathing
What is spinning barrel? (can demonstrate answer)
Gi gong exercise to move energy in your body. Stand in place and rotate your spine with arms swaying without effort.
How many workout machines are in the gym?
4 (treadmill, bike, elliptical, all-in-one weight lifting machine)
What is the STOP Skill (and bonus points if you do the "STOP" dance)?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed with caution
How do you spell our clinical director's full name?
Suhair Erikat
What does HRV biofeedback help with?
Stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improving mental clarity.
What does RAIN stand for?
Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture
What is the name of a cafe within a 5 min walk of True Life?
Cafe Pascale or Cargo Cafe
Fill in the blank- "In art therapy, it's about the ____ not the ____" (hint- this is a phrase Tara always says if you've ever done art therapy)
"It's about the PROCESS not the PRODUCT".
How long has TLC been around?
11 years
What is the mammalian dive reflex?
A physiological response triggered by cold water submersion, conserves oxygen and energy by slowing heart rate and redirecting blood flow to vital organs
Name one practice that strengthens your vagal tone?
Lateral Eye gaze exercise, yoga, Humming/Chanting, gargling, Bee's Breath Exercise, Half smile, Laughing, singing, cold showers, SCM or ear self-massage, Gargling water, deep slow breathing
What is the name of the group room?
The Grove
fun bonus fact: all of the offices in the suite are tree names, creating a collective grove:)
What are the 4 modules of DBT?
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness
What year did the first doctor of Chinese medicine join?
2014 (from the beginning!)