TIPP
The "T" in TIPP stands for
tipping the temperature
Using an activity that takes most of your attention in order to decrease distress and bring you closer to wise mind
Distraction (or the "A" in ACCEPTS)
Seeing the worst possible outcome of a situation
Catastrophizing
Type of communication that conveys what you want to happen or sets a boundary with someone else, while also reinforcing why this request is beneficial to both of you
DEARMAN
The new name of our pod!
The Snoopy Sigma Squad
The "I" in TIPP stands for this step, which may take 20 minutes or more to be most effective
Intensive exercise
The skill that describes freezing, taking a step back from the situation, noticing thoughts/urges/feelings and what others are saying/doing, and then moving forward using wise mind
STOP skill
Predicting a negative outcome in the future, often based on a negative experience in the past
Fortune-telling
This skill often involves making a list of the potential benefits and disadvantages of taking a given action
Pros and cons
The name of the devil dog currently making an offering to John Pork
Brownie
Demonstrate an example of paced breathing for the group
(many techniques possible)
Doing something nice for someone while working to decrease distress - what the "C" in ACCEPTS stands for
Contribution
Another name for thinking errors
Cognitive distortions
The "D" in DEARMAN stands for this
Describe (the situation)
Laurel's exposures
Feet (specifically S's because she facilitates the exposures)
The "P's" in TIPP stand for these steps
Paced breathing and paired muscle relaxation
The purpose of engaging in mindful grounding techniques
Pause focus on distressing thoughts or rumination in order to be more present in our environment
Calling yourself or someone else something negative, often based on one experience and not taking other factors into account
Labeling
Passive-aggressive communication
J's talent for the recent talent show
Speaking without using the letter "E"
The reflex we are trying to activate by lowering our faces into cold water or placing an ice pack on the back of our necks
Dive reflex - causes a decrease in heart rate and changes in blood flow and respiration to conserve oxygen and protect vital organs
Two additional stress responses sometimes included with "fight" and "flight"
"Freeze" and "fawn" (meaning to please, over-apologize, or otherwise avoid conflict with the threat)
Believing you are responsible for things outside of your control (i.e. "My mom is always upset. She would be fine if I helped her more").
Personalization
An aspect of communication that recognizes someone else's experience/feelings/thoughts without necessarily agreeing with them.
Validation
The name of S's dad
Mel or Melvin (or Melvina once in a while)