Mindful or Mindful?
This DBT "What" skill means simply noticing your thoughts, emotions, and surroundings without trying to change them.
What is Observe?
Taking five slow, deep breaths to calm your body is an example of what coping skill?
Deep Breathing (or Controlled Breathing)
Automatic Thought:
"I always fail."
What honest evidence could challenge this thought?
Examples:
Question:
Name one activity you can do every day that helps reduce stress before it builds up.
Answer:
Examples:
Question:
Which Singer/Football player got married at Madison Square Garden Recently?
Answer:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
When you describe your feelings by saying, "I notice I'm feeling anxious," you are using which DBT What Skill?
What is Describe?
Calling a trusted friend instead of isolating yourself is what type of coping skill?
Seeking Social Support
Question:
Automatic Thought:
"Everyone is judging me."
What is a clearer perspective?
Examples:
Question:
True or False:
Taking breaks during the day can actually improve productivity.
Answer:
True
Question:
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Answer:
Mars
Giving your full attention to one conversation instead of checking your phone is an example of which DBT How Skill?
What is One-Mindfully?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to better understand them is called what?
Journaling
Question:
Automatic Thought:
"I'm so stupid."
What could be a kind statement to yourself?
Examples:
Question:
Which is healthier?
A. Working until you're completely exhausted.
B. Scheduling regular rest before burnout happens.
Answer:
B
Question:
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Answer:
Leonardo da Vinci
Instead of judging yourself for feeling sad, you simply acknowledge, "I'm having sadness right now." Which How Skill are you using?
What is Nonjudgmentally?
Going for a walk or stretching when feeling overwhelmed is an example of what healthy coping strategy?
Physical Activity / Exercise
Question:
Automatic Thought:
"I'll never get better."
Using the equation, what is a more balanced thought?
Answer:
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Question:
Your friend works all day, skips meals, sleeps four hours each night, and never relaxes.
Name one healthy change they could make.
Answer:
Examples:
Question:
How many continents are there on Earth?
Answer:
Seven
A client notices they're becoming angry during an argument and decides to pause, breathe, and focus only on listening. Name two DBT mindfulness skills they are using.
Possible answers:
A coping skill that helps bring your attention back to the present moment by using your five senses is called what?
What is Grounding?
Question:
Automatic Thought:
"I had a bad day today, the whole week is ruined."
Answer
Possible response:
"Today was difficult, but one hard day doesn't erase the rest of the week. I've handled tough days before. I can take care of myself and try again tomorrow."
Question:
Name three signs that your work-life balance may be out of balance.
Answer:
Examples:
Question:
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Answer:
The skin