In the beginning
States of Mind
Lessons on Trauma
Coping with Stress
Final Weeks
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What does SOS stand for?

Slow Down, Orient, Self-Check.

100

When only logic is in the driver's seat controlling your thoughts and choices, this is called...

The reasonable mind.

100

Avoiding, extreme risk taking, hopelessness, self-blame, problems in relationships, mentally shutting down and breakdowns in the body are all reactions to ______________?

Trauma.

100

The two types of distress tolerance skills are called what?

Distract and self-soothe.

100

True or False? You can use coping thoughts and positive self-talk, instead of negative thoughts, to better respond to situations/triggers and make healthier choices.

TRUE.
200

What is the acronym for ways of coping that can mess you up?

A MUP (Mess-you-up).

200
How do you know when you may be in the emotional mind?

You are reacting without thinking and emotions are in completely in control of thinking, feeling and doing.

200
True or False? Having trusting relationships and seeking support from others is not an important part of addressing trauma?

FALSE.

200

What does it mean to be mindful?

To be aware and fully present in the moment.

200

What does the "L" stand for in LETM' GO?

Losing it - why am I using it and what are my triggers?

300

Describe the flat bottle or exploding bottle?

The flat bottle is numb and bottles things up; the exploding bottle is messy and explodes all at once.

300

You are in this mind when you are able to listen to both your emotions and your thoughts and listen to your gut or intuition...

The wise mind.

300

What are emotional leftovers?

Problems or past issues people have that they ignore and  "stuff" away. Emotional leftovers may come up later and lead to MUP's.

300

What are some examples of self-soothe skills?

Examples include using your 5 senses - things you see, sounds you hear, odors you smell, foods you taste, things you touch.

300

Why is MAKE A LINK used?

To talk to people more effectively, deal with conflict, and to have healthier relationships.

400

Doing drugs, overeating, picking fights and chain smoking are examples of  ____________?

A MUP (mess-you-up).

400

What are the 3 parts of mindfulness "what" skills?

Observe, describe and participate.

400

Cursing, belittling, threatening and name-calling can be examples of what?

Emotional abuse.

400

What are some distraction skills?

Activities, such as hobbies, contributing to someone else, opposite emotions such as watching a funny movie, pushing away by putting the pain on a shelf, other thoughts, intense other sensations, such as holding ice in your hand.

400

Why is it important to pay attention to your body messages?

Our body gives us physical cues - it gives us information about how we feel that can help monitor changes in our mood.

500

The 2 factors being measured in an SOS are....

Personal distress and personal control.

500

Don't judge, stay focused and do what works are example of mindfulness ___________________?

How skills.

500

A reminder of something painful from the past is called what?

A trigger.

500
Identify 3 people who can provide emotional support, advice and information, or lend a helping hand.

Your choice!

500

What is the difference between being angry and losing your temper?

What you do (behavior, choice).

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