CBT
This therapy approach focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
This therapy is especially helpful for chronic suicidality, emotional dysregulation, and borderline personality disorder.
What is dialectical behavioral therapy?
This staff member shares a birthday with Kobe Bryant (RIP).
Who is Alex G?
These medications are often the first line treatments for depression and anxiety.
What are SSRIs?
Excessive worry, restlessness, thought rumination, irritability, sleep disturbances, and muscle tension.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
These quick interpretations of self or situations influence our emotions, self esteem, and behaviors.
What are automatic thoughts?
This concept means learning to accept reality as it is, even when it is painful.
What is radical acceptance?
This staff member speaks 5 languages.
Who is Kim?
This term refers to the presence of both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder.
What is a co-occurring disorder (or dual diagnosis)?
Feelings of worthlessness, low mood, changes in appetite/weight, poor hygiene, and social withdrawal.
What is major depressive disorder?
These are deeply held beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world that influence our thoughts and behaviors.
What are core beliefs?
STOP stands for...
What is
Stop.
Take a step back.
Observe.
Proceed mindfully?
This staff member finished 11 seasons of Grey's Anatomy in 1 month (yes, it's possible.)
Who is Alex F?
HALT is an acronym to monitor these four feelings.
What is
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired?
Mood fluctuations, racing thoughts, impulsive behaviors, hypersexuality, and suicidal ideations.
What is bipolar disorder?
This skill involves identifying negative or unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with more balanced ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This skill helps a person handle strong emotions without becoming overwhelmed or resorting to destructive behaviors.
What is distress tolerance?
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Who is Bodhi?
This symptom, commonly associated with mania, involves rapid, continuous shifting from one idea to another.
What is a flight of ideas?
Flashbacks, hyperarousal, hypervigilance, intrusive memories, avoidance, and irritability.
What is posttraumatic stress disorder?
This technique involves intentionally stopping, noticing the thought, and choosing a more helpful response.
What is thought stopping/reframing?
TIPP stands for...
What is
Temperature change,
Intense exercise
Paced breathing
Progressive muscle relaxation?
This staff member's name was inspired by the holiday they were born on.
Who is Fredda?
This stage of change involves taking steps toward change, such as seeking treatment, learning skills, or creating a plan.
What is the preparation stage?
Unwanted intrusive thoughts, repetitious behaviors, rituals, preoccupation, and rumination.
What is obsessive compulsive disorder?