STOP Skill
What does the "S" in STOP stand for?
Stop
Which mind is driven completely by current feelings, moods, and intense desires; facts may be ignored or distorted.
Emotional Mind
Bob wants to try out for the basketball team but is anxious that he won't make. On the day of the tryout, Bob is so anxious he considers skipping the try out completely. How can Bob use opposite action?
He can go to the tryout even though he is anxious, teaching himself that he can handle his fears.
What does the "T" in STOP stand for?
Take a break or take a breath
Which mind is driven strictly by logic, facts, and objective analysis; feelings and personal values are often left out.
Reason Mind
Kelly and her sister got in an argument after Kelly lost a video game. Kelly is so mad that she starts calling her sister mean names and yelling at her. What can Kelly do to calm her anger?
Take a break and take deep breaths, write down thoughts and feelings in a journal, listen to music or go for a walk, etc.
What does the "O" in STOP stand for?
Observe (Notice what I am thinking and feeling, notice what others are thinking and feeling)
Which mind is when individuals are aware of their emotions, but they also consider facts, logic, and their long-term goals
Wise Mind
Name 5 things you see
Name 4 things you hear
Name 3 things you feel
Name 2 things you smell
Name 1 thing you taste
What does the "P" in STOP stand for?
Proceed mindfully (choose your next step)
True or False: Emotion Mind is always bad
False
What is the categories exercise?
Name as many things in a category (like sports teams, movies, celebrities) you can think of.
Give an example of a situation you can use the STOP skill
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Name which mind is being used for each scenario about friend conflict:
1. "Everyone is hanging out without me. They hate me, so I'm blocking them all."
2. "People are allowed to hang out in different groups. It is mathematically normal."
3. "It hurts to feel left out. I am going to breathe, remember they still care about me, and ask if I can join next time."
1. Emotion Mind
2. Reason Mind
3. Wise Mind
Name 3 supports you have in your life.
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