Stages of Grief
what are the first two stages of grief?
denial and emotional release
What is anxiety? and give an example
feeling of nervousness
Anxious for a class presentation
a role model is someone we
aspire to be
want to be like
What is perception
how you view an event
becoming aware through 1 or more of the senses
Stress impacts everyone, is positive and negative, fits into different categories, and everyone reacts to stressors differently
what is true
Give an example of the bargaining stage of grief
I will change, I would do this different.... if given another shot
What is depression?
How can you help moderate/reduce depression?
prolonged feeling of sadness
gratitude journal
talk to somebody
practice positive self talk
write words of affirmation
CBT
see a counselor
etc
your thoughts, words, and actions define your
character
Stress is
the reaction of your mind and body to everyday demands
Give an example of a relaxation response to reduce stress and a redirection response to reduce stress
calming and distracting/use energy elsewhere
Give an example of the remorse stage of grief
If only.... maybe the outcome....
What is the definiton of conduct disorder?
acting in a way that goes against cultural norms
list the 6 basic emotions
sadness, happiness, love, fear, guilt, anger
What is a psychosomatic response?
a physical response to stress (headache, chest pain, etc)
Give an example of at least 3 categories of stressors (life situations, biological, personal behavior, environmental, and cognitive/thinking)
Life situations: divorce, moving, break ups, etc.
Biological: injury/illness, body changes
Environmental: media images, natural disasters, safety, etc
Personal behavior: risk behaviors
Cognitive: self esteem, self talk, etc
What could cause someone to stay in denial?
What is the danger of that?
traumatic, too real, too close too home, too attached, too devastating
Won't be able to move onto the hope side, moving forward, stuck in the same place.
What is kleptomania?
compulsive stealing
what is pyromania?
obsession with/of fire
Give an example of empathy, make sure to include how you can understand or relate to the___________
I remember when
I went through that too
etc
Define the A.C.E principle
ask
care
escort
List all the stages of grief in order
denial
emotional release
anger
bargaining
depression
remorse
acceptance
hope
give 3 examples of addictions
(state non-school appropriate if an answer is not school appropriate)
caffeine
alcohol
tobacco
other drugs
non-school appropriate behaviors
Give 3 warning signs of depression
no enjoyment in previously fun activities (apathy)
changes in appetite
changes in sleep
mood swings
etc
Define prevention vs management for mental health and give an example of each
prior too vs during
staying away from things that bring you down, having a plan to put into action
putting the plan into action, stress management, other assistance during (counseling)
convince me and the class, why do we need to be educated on what makes up/helps our mental/emotional wellness and various mental/emotional wellness disorders?
advocacy
understanding
improve our quality of life
improve the lives of others