🛑 Category 1: STOP Skill
What does the S in STOP stand for?
Stop
What does the T in TIPP stand for?
Temperature
You get an angry text and immediately want to send a disrespectful response. Which skill should you use first?
STOP
True or False: The purpose of distress tolerance is to get through difficult moments without making them worse.
True
You notice your fists tightening and heart racing during an argument. Which STOP step are you already practicing?
Observe
What does the T in STOP stand for?
Take a Step Back
Running, jumping jacks, dancing, or another burst of physical movement represents which part of TIPP?
Intense Exercise
You're extremely anxious, your heart is racing, and your body feels tense. Which skill could help calm your body?
TIPP
True or False: Taking a step back means you're running away from your problem.
False
Your teacher corrects you in front of everyone and you want to argue. What are the first TWO steps of STOP?
Stop & Take a Step Back
Which part of STOP asks you to notice your thoughts, feelings, body, and what's happening around you? Those internal and External senses
Observe
Slowing down your breathing and making your exhale longer represents which TIPP skill?
Paced Breathing
You're arguing with your sibling. You stop yourself from yelling, but you're still at a 9/10 anger level. What could you use next?
TIPP
You're angry because your phone was taken. Is yelling until you get it back an effective response?
No
You are very angry after an argument. Name ONE TIPP skill you could use.
Any appropriate TIPP skill
What does the P in STOP stand for?
Proceed Mindfully
Tensing your muscles and then relaxing them while breathing represents which TIPP skill?
Paired Muscle Relaxation
Someone embarrasses you. You're extremely angry AND about to react without thinking. Which skills might you need?
BOTH
Why might you want to calm down before trying to solve a problem when you're at a 10/10 emotionally?
Strong emotions can make it harder to think clearly and make effective decisions.
You think, "I'm angry, but fighting could get me suspended." Which STOP step helps you choose what to do next?
Proceed Mindfully
Why/How is the STOP skill similar to stopping at a stop sign while driving?
You stop before moving forward, look at what's happening, and then decide how to safely proceed.
Name all four parts of TIPP.
Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, Paired Muscle Relaxation
What is the main difference between STOP and TIPP?
STOP helps prevent impulsive reactions; TIPP helps lower the physical intensity of emotions
Complete the sequence: STOP → TIPP → ______ → Respond
Wise Mind
You're at a 10/10 anger level and want to fight. Explain how you could use STOP and TIPP together.
STOP before reacting, step back and observe, use TIPP to lower the intensity, then proceed mindfully once calmer.