STATES OF MIND and Dialectical
The state of mind in which people are most likely to act impulsively.
What is Emotional Mind.
James gets into an argument with his girlfriend because she hasn't been spending much time with him. He immediately thinks, "She doesn't care about me anymore. I'm done trying!" He decides to ignore her calls for the rest of the day. What state of mind is James in? What would the opposite mind think, and what would Wise Mind say?
Emotion Mind.
Reasonable Mind: "She may be busy, and ignoring her won't solve anything."
Wise Mind: "I feel hurt and want more attention, AND I can communicate that without shutting her out."
In SpongeBob SquarePants, what is the name of the restaurant where SpongeBob works?
The Krusty Krab
Maria has been working long hours and hasn't taken a day off in weeks. Her friends invite her to spend time with them, but she declines because she believes she needs to remain productive. She tells herself, "I have bills to pay and responsibilities. Taking time off is a waste of time." She ignores how exhausted and disconnected she's been feeling. What state of mind is Maria primarily using? What would the opposite mind think, and what would Wise Mind say?
Reasonable Mind.
Emotion Mind: "I'm exhausted, lonely, and I miss spending time with people."
Wise Mind: "My responsibilities are important, AND my emotional well-being matters too. I can find time to rest while still meeting my obligations."
In The Avengers, what is the name of Thor's hammer?
Mjolnir
What does dialectical thinking teach us about two seemingly opposite ideas?
Two things that seem opposite can both be true at the same time.
David is in recovery and receives feedback from his counselor about his behavior in group. He immediately feels embarrassed and thinks the counselor is picking on him. He becomes defensive and says, "You always have something negative to say about me!" He considers leaving treatment because he feels disrespected. What state of mind is David in? What would the opposite mind think, and what would Wise Mind say?
Emotion Mind.
Reasonable Mind: "The counselor may be trying to help me recognize something I need to work on."
Wise Mind: "I feel embarrassed and criticized, AND I can listen to the feedback, decide what's useful, and express how it made me feel."
In Naruto, what is the name of the nine-tailed fox sealed inside Naruto?
Kurama
Someone says, "If I make a mistake, that means I'm a failure." What type of thinking is this?
All-or-nothing thinking.
Sarah has been sober for several months and gets invited to a birthday party where she knows people will be drinking. She tells herself, "I've been doing well in recovery, I have a car, and I can leave whenever I want. There's no reason I shouldn't go." However, she hasn't considered that she has been feeling lonely lately and misses the social connections she had while using. What state of mind is Sarah primarily using? What would the opposite mind think, and what would Wise Mind say?
Reasonable Mind.
Emotion Mind: "I miss my friends and want to feel included, but being around alcohol might bring up cravings."
Wise Mind: "I want to reconnect with people, AND I need to protect my recovery. I can evaluate the risks, create a plan, or find a safer way to socialize."
In Harry Potter, what is the name of the prison guarded by Dementors?
Azkaban
In DBT, what are the two seemingly opposite concepts that we learn to balance through dialectical thinking?
Acceptance and Change. We can accept ourselves and our current circumstances while also working toward change.
Michael has been experiencing financial stress, relationship problems, and frustration at work. After an argument with his girlfriend, he thinks, "Nothing ever works out for me. I'm tired of trying to do the right thing." He starts thinking about using substances because he remembers how they temporarily helped him escape uncomfortable emotions. He knows using could jeopardize everything he's worked for, but right now he just wants relief. What state of mind is Michael in? What would the opposite mind think, and what would Wise Mind say?
Emotion Mind.
Reasonable Mind: "Using might temporarily numb my feelings, but it won't solve my problems and could threaten my recovery."
Wise Mind: "I'm overwhelmed and need some relief, AND I don't have to use substances to get through this. I can reach out for support, practice coping skills, and handle one problem at a time."
In Dragon Ball Z, who is the first character to achieve Super Saiyan on-screen?
Goku