Control Circle
Other people's choices...
Is this in our control? Or out of our control?
Out of our control.
Who are three people who can talk to when you need support?
Good job!
What is one situation in which you could practice radical acceptance?
Great!
Forgiving someone...
Is this in our control? Or out of our control?
In our control.
What are 5 things you can do to change the channel?
Nice work!
True or false: Accepting reality means that you agree or approve of a situation.
False
Past mistakes...
Is this in our control? Or out of our control?
Out of our control.
What is a "silver lining?"
A silver lining is something positive in a negative situation.
What is radical acceptance?
Radical acceptance means accepting a situation, even if you don't like it.
What is the control circle?
A tool that helps us identify what is in our control and what is out of our control.
You get stuck in traffic on the way to the Red Sox game.
What is a silver lining?
Great answer!
When there is a problem, there are 5 ways to respond:
1. Solve the problem
2. Change how you feel about it
3. Accept it
4. Stay miserable
5. ????
5. Make things worse
What skills can we use when a situation is out of our control? (Hint: There are two!)
Cognitive TLC
Radical Acceptance
What does TLC stand for?
Look for the silver lining
Change the channel
Why is radical acceptance helpful?
Practicing radical acceptance can keep you from getting stuck in unhelpful emotions.