Grounding
The aspect of grounding in which we notice time, place, and situation, which might also include noting your current age
What is orienting?
This is the name for difficult situations that can overwhelm your ability to cope or manage effectively.
What is a trigger
The first step if separating past from present
What is Get Grounded?
This is the term for a very strong or intense reaction to a current situation because it reminds you of a past situation (even though you may not realize it).
What is a 90/10 reaction
What Does the G stand for?
What is Gentle?
The aspect of grounding in which we notice our 5 senses, including touch, sound, sight, smell
What is anchoring?
Triggers are best managed with these
What are healthy coping skills
The second step in Separating past from present
What is notice differences?
Name one way you might use Imagery to manage intrusive memory and separate past from present.
What is containment imagery; Split Screen Imagery;
What does the R stand for?
What is Reflect?
The FSG book has a long list of ways to get grounded. How many items on are the list?
101
Fill in the blank: Being _____ of your triggers will help you manage them effectively
What is aware
When you might want to Separate Past from Present
When stuck in Trauma time
Name one physical activity that might help you feel calmer?
What is deep breathing?
What does the A stand for?
What is Acknowldegement?
Foggy thinking, feeling disconnect from your body, confusing past from present can all be signs of what?
What is being ungrounded
You know a difficult and potentially triggering situation is upcoming. What might you do to prepare for it?
What is make a before during and after plan
One difference about You in the present compared to the Past
Age, internal resources, external resources, "keys," Safety,
Name 4 healthy coping skills to use when feeling 'crisis level' feelings
Hit the Pause Button; Breathe; Get Grounded; Separate Past from Present: Use regulator imagery to 'dial down' intense feelings, sensations; Use containment imagery; Remind Yourself that Feelings come and go- this will pass; Follow Your Healthy Coping Plan; Treat Yourself with GRACE self-talk and physical care
What do the C and the E stand for?
What are Curiosity and Encouragement?
Before starting FSG homework or group, you should do this
What is, get grounded?
The FSG manual tells us to avoid using 3 specific common unhealthy coping mechanisms. What are they?
What are Isolating, Self-Medicating, and Ruminating
2 differences about you now compared to the past
Age, internal resources, external resources, "keys," Safety,
You know the things that trigger you, you know what your signs of being triggered. Now what?
Make a healthy coping plan.
What is the GRACE acronym all about?
What is it's a guideline for how to treat ourselves and our problems.