Self-Expression
This is the ability to communicate your thoughts and feelings openly and respectfully
What is self-expression?
Taking slow, deep breaths can help calm this part of your body's response to stress.
What is the nervous system?
Getting enough of this basic need can improve mood, concentration, and stress tolerance.
What is sleep?
A person, situation, thought, or event that causes a strong emotional reaction can be called this.
What is a trigger?
DBT stands for this.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Writing in a journal can be one healthy way to express these.
What are thoughts and emotions?
Going for a walk, exercising, or stretching are examples of this type of coping skill.
What is physical activity?
This practice involves slowly tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to reduce physical tension.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Recognizing your triggers can help you identify these before your emotions become overwhelming.
What are warning signs?
This DBT skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Using “I feel…” statements instead of blaming someone is an example of this type of communication.
What is assertive communication?
Talking with a trusted friend, family member, therapist, or support person is an example of this coping strategy.
What is seeking support?
Breaking a large task into smaller, manageable steps can help reduce this feeling.
What is being overwhelmed?
A loud argument, criticism, or feeling rejected can be examples of these for some people.
What are emotional triggers?
In DBT, these skills help a person tolerate and survive an emotional crisis without making the situation worse.
What are distress tolerance skills?
This can make it easier to express difficult feelings when speaking face-to-face feels overwhelming.
What is creative expression?
This coping technique involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judging your thoughts or feelings.
What is mindfulness?
Setting limits and saying “no” when necessary is an important part of maintaining these.
What are healthy boundaries?
Writing down what happened before a strong emotional reaction can help identify these over time.
What are patterns?
This DBT skill area focuses on understanding and changing intense emotions.
What is emotion regulation?
This communication style involves expressing your needs while also respecting the needs and boundaries of others.
What is assertiveness?
This coping strategy involves temporarily stepping away from an overwhelming situation so you can calm down and respond more effectively.
What is taking a break?
his hormone is commonly associated with the body's stress response.
What is cortisol?
Knowing your triggers does not mean you can control everything around you; instead, it can help you prepare and choose this.
What is a healthier response?
This DBT skill area teaches people how to communicate effectively, maintain relationships, and respect their own needs
What is interpersonal effectiveness?