Wellness

Question 1

What is wellness?

Answer 1

Optimal state of health of individuals and groups

Everybody has their own definition; it is an active process of becoming aware and making choices toward a successful existence.

Question 2

List the dimensions of wellness.

Answer 2

• Social wellness
• Emotional wellness
• Occupational wellness
• Intellectual wellness
• Environmental wellness
• Spiritual wellness
• Physical wellness

Question 3

What are the fundamental freedoms?

Answer 3

1 Conscience & Religion
2 Peaceful Assembly
3 Association
4 Thought, Belief, Opinion & Expression

Question 4

What rights are Canadians entitled to?

Answer 4

• Democratic Rights
• Mobility Rights
• Language Rights

Question 5

Define victim.

4 things make a vitim

Answer 5

A person harmed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action

Individuals may identify as a victim if:

1. Any of their rights or freedoms are violated
2. A law is broken against them
   - Theft, assault, fraud, etc.
3. They are diagnosed with an illness
4. They were not the cause of a harmful situation &
   were under no obligation to prevent the harm**

(natural disaster)

Oxford English Dictionary

Question 6

What is narcissism?

Answer 6

Extremely self-centered with an exaggerated sense of self-importance
marked by
characteristic of excessive admiration of or
infatuation with oneself”

Question 7

What are the two types of narcissism?

Answer 7

• Grandiose
• Vulnerable

Question 8

Characteristics of grandiose narcissism include:

Answer 8

• more common
• Pursue power for status and attention
• Less sensitive to criticism
• Extroversion
• High confidence
• Attention seeking

Question 9

Characteristics of vulnerable narcissism include:

Answer 9

• Strong sense of entitlement
• Easily threatened or slighted
• Care about others’ opinions
• Introversion
• Emotional sensitivity
• aggressive and defense when thoughts are challnaged

Question 10

Define gaslighting.

Answer 10

Persistent psychological manipulation making someone question their own reality, memory, perception, and sanity

Question 11

What are the three types of gaslighting?

Answer 11

• The ‘Black and White’ Comparison-there are only two options when there are several * “You’re either with me or against me”
• Emotional Appealing-play on emotions rather than using logic and reasoning * “How dare you question me! After all I’ve done for you.”
• Ridicule- Mocking /humiliating another person or their requests or feelings * “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard

Question 12

What is the difference between narcissism and altruism?

Answer 12

• Narcissism: Excessive interest in oneself and extreme selfishness
• Altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being of others

Question 13

List the stages of change.

Answer 13

1 Precontemplation
-Individuals do not intend to change their behavior any time soon

2 Contemplation
-Aware that a problem exists, but no commitment to action

3 Preparation
-People intend to take action in the immediate future

4 Action-People have made specific changes in their lifestyles, observable

5 Maintenance
-Sustained change is which new behaviors replace old

Question 14

What is the upward spiral in the stages of change?

Answer 14

Each cycle completed leads to learning, making relapse less likely

Question 15

What is stress?

Answer 15

The non-specific response of the body to any demand for change

Stress response usually triggered by stressors that come from anywhere/anything AND you can either adopt strategies to manage the stress (i.e. cope) or struggle“

Hans Selye 1936

Question 16

What are the three phases of General Adaptation Syndrome?

Answer 16

1Alarm Phase
2 Resistance Phase
3 Exhaustion Phase

Question 17

What occurs during the Alarm Phase of stress?
GAS

Answer 17

-Redirecting blood flow to extremities to prepare for ‘fight’ or ‘flee’ in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival
- 5-10 minutes (Prepares for immediate physical activity)

Question 18

What is released during the Resistance Phase?
GAS

Answer 18

-body produces Cortisol to keep blood sugar levels high to provide energy

Question 19

What can happen during the Exhaustion Phase?
GAS

Answer 19

-Health problems can arise if this stage is repeatedly entered
-The ”burnout” phase

Question 20

List the steps to recognize/manage stress.

Answer 20

1 Recognize the stage of stress response
2 Identify & replace negative coping strategies
3 Practice relaxation techniques
4 Foster healthy lifestyle habits

Question 21

What is the anatomy of the habit loop?

Answer 21

• Cue-trigger to enact habit
• Routine-physical response that gets the reward
• Reward-positive result of participating in the routine
• Craving- cue and reward become more and more intertwined

Question 22

Can stress be a good thing?

is too much altruism a bad thing

Answer 22

-Yes, it can be used to one’s advantage

yes

Question 23

Hate speech is described as having three key parts:

Answer 23

1-Expressed in a public way or place
2-It targets a person or group with a protected characteristic (see Equality rights)
3-It uses extreme language to express hatred towards that person or group of people because of their protected characteristic