Feelings & Emotions
What is empathy?
Understanding or sharing another person's feelings.
What is a coping skill?
A healthy way to manage stress, emotions, or difficult situations.
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
What are the three main communication styles?
Passive, aggressive, and assertive.
How many days are there in a leap year?
366.
True or False: There are "good" emotions and "bad" emotions.
False. All emotions are normal; it's how we respond to them that matters.
What is the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy coping skills help solve or manage problems without causing harm, while unhealthy coping skills may provide temporary relief but create additional problems.
This DBT Skill focuses on being fully present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment.
Mindfulness
Which communication style is considered the healthiest?
Assertive communication.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
What is the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions called?
Self-awareness (or emotional awareness).
True or False: Avoiding your problems is considered a healthy long-term coping skill.
False.
In DBT, this state of mind occurs when a person combines emotional thoughts with logical thinking to make balanced decisons.
Wise Mind
What does active listening mean?
Paying full attention to the speaker, listening without interrupting, and trying to understand what they are saying.
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento.
What emotion is often called a "secondary emotion" because it can cover up emotions like hurt, fear, or sadness?
Anger.
What coping skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judging your thoughts or feelings?
Mindfulness.
This DBT skill teaches individuals to identify and change unhelpful emotional responses by understanding triggers, thoughts, and behaviors.
Emotional Regulation
True or False: Assertive communication means always getting your way.
False.
How many sides does a stop sign have?
Eight.
Name three emotions that someone might experience during a major life change.
Anxiety, excitement, sadness, happiness, fear, uncertainty, relief, frustration, hope, or stress.
Name four healthy coping skills that do not require spending money or using technology.
Deep breathing, stretching, exercising, walking, journaling, drawing, reading, meditation, prayer, progressive muscle relaxation, talking with someone, gratitude, or listening to nature.
This DBT acronym helps people remember steps for making effective requests and maintaining boundaries while communicating.
DEAR MAN
Describe
Express
Assert
Reinforce
Mindful
Appear Confident
Negotiate
Name three characteristics of assertive communication.
Speaking respectfully, Being honest, Maintaining appropriate eye contact, Using a calm tone of voice Expressing thoughts and feelings clearly, Setting healthy boundaries, Respecting the rights of others, Listening to others, Being confident without being aggressive
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206.