DBT
What does the STOP acronym stand for?
STOP
TAKE A STEP BACK
OBSERVE
PROCEED MINDFULLY
Feelings, bodies, and relationships
Step 1: “We admitted we were _______ over our addiction…”
Powerless
This is the first thing you should do when you feel triggered.
This DBT skill helps you regulate your emotions before you spiral
Emotion Regulation
One core belief many men in recovery must unlearn is that "if I show emotion I am ___"
Weak
What is the spiritual principle of Step 3?
Surrender or Faith
True or False: All triggers are external.
False – They can also be internal (thoughts, memories)
What Does "Wise Mind" Combine?
Hint: two parts of the mind
A sense of connection, meaning, or purpose (not necessarily related to religion).
Step 4 involves this type of inventory.
A searching and fearless moral inventory
What is one grounding technique you can use in a crisis?
5-4-3-2-1 (senses), hold ice, deep breathing
Which DBT Skill is used to prevent a crisis from becoming worse?
Distress Tolerance
Using anger to override true feelings of shame, sadness, embarrassment, ect.
Making amends happens in which two steps?
Steps 8 and 9
HALT stands for:
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What Does the DEAR MAN Acronym help with?
Assertive communication skills
Name and describe three coping skills we have gone over you can use if you need to
PMR
Deep breathing
Palms up palms down
Container
What does Step 12 emphasize we do after a spiritual awakening?
Carry the message and practice the principles
Name a healthy way to respond when someone else triggers you.
Set a boundary, walk away, use I-statements, regulate first