Anxiety
This symptom of anxiety can result in damaged relationships, anger, and ineffective communication
Irritability, frustration, etc.
After moments of stress or distress, it is important to engage in what kind of action?
Relaxation or Self Care
Taking meaningful effort to be present in a moment, without judgement is...
In the popular 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, you begin by identifying five things you can do with this sense.
Sight
This magical substance is somehow both the cause of your sleepless night and the reason you're functioning this morning.
Caffeine
The action of dwelling on a problem and getting stuck in a loop of 'why me?' questioning
Rumination
Feeling anxious, sad, frustrated, or angry are examples of these internal experiences that distress intolerance can make harder to endure
Emotions
This mindfulness activity requires exercise and being out in a nature
Mindfulness Walk
Holding an ice cube or a warm mug can be used as a grounding technique because it engages this sense.
Touch
Your therapist keeps suggesting this activity, but your couch keeps making a very convincing counterargument.
Exercise
What are three signs of a panic attack?
Taking slow, controlled breaths is one example of this broad category of techniques used to manage distress
Coping skills
Mindfulness is different from grounding. How?
Grounding is for short term relief, mindfulness is long term relief
What is one benefit of grounding techniques?
Staying present in the moment, and reducing distressing thoughts
This tiny piece of technology somehow knows the exact moment you've decided to focus and sends three unnecessary notifications.
Your phone
This maladaptive coping strategy, in the long term, leads to increased anxiety and decreased stress tolerance
avoidance
Being in a state where you are able to manage negative or distressing emotions is being in your...
Window of Tolerance
This mindfulness activity involves scanning each part of your body and acknowledging any sensations that may exist
Body Scan
Describe a time you have used grounding? What worked and what didn't?
Any answer
This phrase often means "Please stop apologizing for existing."
healthy boundaries
This nerve, when stimulated, can assist in decreasing anxiety, improve mood, and improve stress tolerance
Vagus Nerve
This mindfulness skill involves noticing thoughts and feelings without immediately trying to change them.
Acceptance
This mindset is what you are trying to achieve when engaging in mindfulness
Wisemind
What senses can be used when attempting a grounding activity?
Sight, hearing, touch, scent, taste
This skill encourages talking to yourself the way you'd talk to a good friend instead of your own worst internet commenter.
self-compassion