Trust
Name one con having complete trust
Be taken advantage of, perceived as gullible, may be emotionally or physically harmed in your relationships, seen as a “fool.”
What is mindfulness?
The ability to fully attend with intention to the present moment without judgment
Can you improve or change your level of awareness?
Yes
True
When does this group meet (Day and time)?
Thursday's at 8:45am-9:45am
True or False: People’s tendency to trust does not depend on the types of relationships they have had in the past and how they carry those experiences into the present.
False
Why is practicing mindfulness essential?
In order to benefit from mindfulness, we must practice it. We cannot expect to benefit from only doing something once or twice. If you practice mindfulness while in a calm state on a regular basis, these skills will become automated so that you will be able to quickly use them when you are under stress or very upset.
Name and define self or social-awareness
Self-awareness: conscious knowledge of one’s own character, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Social-awareness: ability to understand and respond to the needs/behaviors/interactions of others.
Name one coping strategy to employ when transitioning.
Seek information, ask for help, make decisions, set goals, acknowledge what was left behind, identify values and goals, take it one step at a time
Name two group co-leaders?
Courtney, Vicky, Stephanie
Name one way trust can be rebuilt
Address the situation immediately after the violation, Apologize and acknowledge the hurt that has been caused, Explain what happened and take responsibility for your actions, Be sincere, Show through words and actions that you want to earn the person’s trust again, Understand that you will probably be placed on a probation period, and maintain the standards expected of you, Be trustworthy in future interactions!
Name one activity you can do to practice mindfulness
Meditation
Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste
What are executive functions?
A set of skills that help us:
When we perform such activities as planning, organizing, strategizing and paying attention to and remembering details
Manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions
Successfully monitor and choose behaviors that will help achieve personal goals
Give an example of a positive and negative transition.
Positive - moving on, using skills, making more money, GED, building resumes, etc.
Negative - pressure to get a job, loss of friends, not as much support from staff
What is the name of this group?
What is one element trust is built on
Judgment that the person has the ability to meet our expectations, degree to which the person has similar values as us, belief that the person is concerned enough about us to help us succeed (or at least not hold us back), our own confidence in ourselves
Name two benefits to practicing mindfulness
Good for our bodies (Boosts our immune system’s ability to fight off illness), our minds (increases positive emotion, attention, and memory; decreases negative emotion and stress), our relationships (increases relationship satisfaction, optimism, relaxation, and makes couples feel more accepting of and closer to one another), and for others (increases compassion for others and makes us more likely to help someone in need; increases activity in brain regions involved with understanding the suffering of others and regulating emotions)
Which part of our brain is involved in executive function, the feeling or thinking brain?
Thinking brain
What is closure?
Formalized Goodbyes
True or false: anything you say in this group can be shared with YB staff members
False! This group is confidential (With some exceptions to keep you safe)
Without saying goodbye to fears of being let down in the future, you will miss out on many positive relationships and experiences
True or False: The brain changes throughout our lives
True: The brain is constantly changing
Give an example of executive functioning.
Examples: manage and process multiple chunks of information at the same time (working memory); ability to concentrate, regulate emotion, and control behaviors (inhibitory control); ability to adapt to new tasks quickly and to change our perspective (cognitive flexibility)
What is a way to maximize the positive and reduce the negative aspects of a transition?
Keep your goals in mind, etc.
What is the purpose of the assessment piece of the Wellness program?
To help determine how to best tailor services to you