Defense Mechanisms
This mechanism occurs when one consciously presses down uncomfortable or traumatic emotions
What is repression?
Creating sweeping interpretations of events based upon one or few instances
This version of the mind integrates emotional intelligence with logical thinking
What is the wise mind?
A popular animal-based pose in which one configures their body in an upside down "v" shape with their hands and feet on the floor
What is downward-facing dog / downward dog?
The practice of writing one's thoughts and feelings down on paper in order as a processing mechanism
What is journaling?
When one attributes their unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or emotions to another person
What is projection?
This distortion occurs when one believes they possess clairvoyance and can discern others thoughts
What is mind reading?
This interpersonal skill is used to address complicated situations mindfully while being assertive in order to develop healthy relationships with others
What is D.E.A.R. M.A.N?
An infantile pose in which one sinks back in to their hips on the floor while stretching their arms in front of them
What is child's pose?
This numbered breathing system works to calm the nervous system in stressful situations
What is 4-7-8 breathing?
Also a stage of grief, this mechanism occurs when one refuses to experience or come to terms with external events that have happened
What is denial?
When one filters their perspective to view the negatives of different situations
What is disqualifying the positive?
This emotional regulation skill focuses on self-care and maintaining and prioritizing one's health
What is the P.L.E.A.S.E. skill?
This furniture-like pose consists of bending both knees in a suspended squat-like motion while extending both arms in front
What is chair pose?
An grounding exercise in which one engages with all of their senses engage in the present moment
What is 5-4-3-2-1?
When one replaces negative impulses with their opposite
What is reaction formation?
When one uses constructs their reality and how they interpret situations solely on how they feel
What is emotional reasoning?
This distress tolerance skill helps one physically regulate in elevated situations (i.e., during the onset of a panic attack)
What is the T.I.P.P. skill?
A mighty pose in which one adopts a wide stance, bends their front knee directly above their ankle, and extends both arms. (Hint, this is the second variation of this pose)
What is warrior II?
A specific practice in which one quiets their thoughts, engaging in their bright side and focuses on impermanence of the mind
What is the letting go meditation?
This mechanism occurs when one channels their own negative impulses into constructive action
What is sublimation?
Believing that one is responsible or at fault for events that they cannot control
What is personalization?
This interpersonal skill allows one to negotiate using their own values when you feel that your needs are not being effectively stated
What is R.A.V.E.N.?
A reptilian pose in which moves from lying face down to straightening their arms lifting their head and chest off the floor while their lower half stays on the ground
What is cobra pose?
A coping skill the advantages and disadvantages of a crisis behavior (AKA negative coping mechanism) in order to make a healthy decision