Expressing Myself is a 1-2-3-7 skills chain, what does that mean?
It's using Clear Picture, On-Track Thinking, On-Track Action and Expressing Myself together
At what level of emotion can I use my Calm Only Skills?
0-3
At what level of emotion can I use my All The Time Skills?
0-5
What is the first skill I use in EVERY situation?
Clear Picture
What might make me feel mad at a level 2?
Not being able to go out to the store etc....
I have rated myself at a level 3 emotion, how many skills do I need to use?
4
All the Time and Calm Only
What skill number is Expressing Myself and what is the picture associated with it
Skill #7
At what level of emotion to I and the person/people I am interacting with, need to be at when using Expressing Myself?
0-3
How do I know which category of skills to use?
Depending on how I rated my emotions will let me know which category to use
Small problems
What can happen if I try and express myself at a level 4?
What's it like to Express Yourself in a wise mind?
You have a clear picture of what you would like to say and express yourself in a calm way.
Tell me a time you used Express Myself in a wise mind.
Answer will be individualized
How do you know if you are engaging in off-track Expressing Myself?
What should we do if we have the urge to Express Myself when we are over a level 3?
Stop what we are doing, may be do a new-activity to calm down etc.
What does the Recipe for Skills do?
Let's me know how many skills to used based on how I rated my emotions!
What is the Feelings Rating Scale?
The scale I use, from 0-5 that let's me label and rate my emotions
Tell me names of the All The Time Skills
1. Clear Picture
2. On-Track Thinking
3. On-Track Action
4. Safety Plan
5. New-Me Activities
1. Breath
2. Notice my surroundings
3. Do a body check
4. Label and rate my emotions
5. Notice my thoughts
6. Notice my urges