Wise Mind ACCEPTS
Each letter in ACCEPTS stands for a way that you can ____ yourself from a problem or crisis
Distract
Self-soothe means using your five _____ to comfort and nurture yourself
Senses
Imagery means using your _______ to mentally create a different situation that feels more comfortable and safe.
The goal of Pros and Cons is to look at the benefits and ____ of decisions with judgment
Costs
Radical acceptance means ____ reality, no matter what reality is
Accepting
Exercising, drawing, listening to music, playing with a pet are examples of ______ that keep your mind and body busy
Activities
Using a scented lotion, lighting a scented candle, or getting aromatherapy oils are examples of using ____ to self-soothe
Smell
Finding a purpose or reason for what you are going through, and making _____ can help a crisis become more manageable
Meaning
True or False? Negative behaviors have no benefits.
False
Trying to change things that you have no control over leads to _______
Suffering
Helping a sibling with homework, doing a chore for your parents, or volunteereing are examples of _____ to distract yourself from your pobelms by helping someone else
Listening to music, singing a song, or listening to nature are examples of using ______ to self-soothe
Hearing
With ____ Thing at a Time, remind yourself to focus on one thing and that you do not have to take on everything at once.
One
Pros and cons can be sorted by looking at the short term and at the _____ term
Long
Accepting what you cannot change lets you spend your time and energy on things that you _____ change
Can
Watching funny Youtube videos, listening to happy music, or playing sports are examples of changing your ______ to create a new feeling that will distract from the old feeling.
Emotions
Sucking on a mint, drinking tea, having a scoop of ice cream or examples of using _____ to self-soothe
Taste
Just like when you go on holiday, the _____ skills is about having fun and getting out of the day-to-day routine.
Vacation
Pros and cons can be sorted by looking at _____ an action or not doing an action
Doing
Are these an example of what you can or cannot change? The past, rules, laws, loss.
Cannot change
_____ means distracting yourself by physically or mentally leaving a crisis or problem situation.
Push Away
Playing with fidgets, wearing a soft sweatshirt, holding a fluffy stuffed animal are examples of using _____ to self-soothe
Touch
When you use the _______ skil, you become your own cheerleader.
Encouragement
Lightning round! List 5 long-term pros of going for a walk everyday
500 points!
True or False? Radical acceptance means that you have failed, or that you have to put up with a hurtful situation
False