Wise Mind/Mindfulness Overview
Opposite Action
STUFF
BOUNDARY
Radical Acceptance
100

What is also known as, "the synthesis of opposites?"

Wise Mind

100

When should you use opposite action?

  • When emotions don’t fit the facts
  • When acting on the emotion is ineffective
100

What is the name of Target’s mascot?

Bullseye

100

T/F: you can only set boundaries at the beginning of the relationship.

False. You can set boundaries at any point during the relationship.

100

What is radical acceptance?

Complete and total acceptance of the facts of reality

200

What is Emotion Mind?

When you are ruled by your moods, feelings, and urges to do or say things. When facts, reason, and logic are not important.

200

What is the first step when using opposite action?

Identify and name the emotion you want to change

200

What is a capital of Ukraine?

Kyiv 

200

What boundaries include not taking on others’ distress or expecting them to take on yours?

Emotional Boundaries

200

How does DBT define suffering?

Pain + nonacceptance

300

T/F: No one is in Wise Mind all the time

True

300

T/F: Using opposite action means the initial emotion was wrong (i.e. you shouldn’t have felt that way)

False. It just means the initial emotion urge might not be effective. Emotions are always valid, just not always sound!

300

How many “faces” or “sides” does a dodecahedron have?

12

300

What are psychological boundaries?

Information about yourself, your thoughts and beliefs, and your values

300

T/F: Accepting something is the same as being in approval of it

False

400

What is the difference between Observing and Describing?

  • Observing is simply noticing or paying attention with purpose
  • Describing is assigning a label or putting into words something observed
400

What is the opposite action for Love?

Avoid. Stay away

400

What arcade game features an amphibian trying to cross a road and river?

Frogger

400

Healthy boundaries allow us to do what?

Have meaningful relationships without taking on others’ distress and problems, and without being isolated and alone

400

Name two Reality Acceptance Skills.

  • Radical Acceptance
  • Turning the Mind
  • Willingness
  • Half-Smiling
  • Willing Hands
  • Mindfulness of current thoughts
500

Name a goal of Mindfulness Practice

  • Reduce suffering and increase happiness
  • Increase control of your mind
  • Experience reality as it is
500

Name a goal of Emotion Regulation

  • Understand and Name your own emotions
  • Decrease the frequency of unwanted emotions
  • Decrease emotional vulnerability
  • Decrease emotional suffering
500

What do the eight stripes of the Hawaiian flag represent?

The eight Hawaiian islands

500

What does BOUNDARY stand for?

  • Be aware of self
  • Observe others and the situation
  • Understand your and others’ limits
  • Negotiate sometimes
  • Differences exist
  • Always Remember your values
  • Your safety comes first
500

What is Willingness?

Readiness to enter and participate fully in life and living. To do what is needed, wholeheartedly, without dragging your feet.

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